How do you read expiry date on soda cans?

Best-Before date (also called Expiry or Best-By date).

- What to Look For: Usually displayed next to "Best By..." "Expires On.. or similar.

Open-After-Purchase code.

- What to Look For: A three-digit date stamped onto the neck or bottom of the container. The first number indicates how many days into the year (from January 1) production began on this packaging material; second represents month, third day. For instance. 3-25-4 = March 25, the fourtth day of production. Open within 1 or 2 years, depending on can manufacturer.