Vendors need to pay attention to expiration dates of products that are sold. The following are suggested shelf life for the most popular vending items. You should always follow expiration or sell-by dates printed on the products that you purchase. If you have a vending question, ask us about it here!
| Chocolate Candy | 9-12 Months |
| Sugary Candy (ie: runts, Mike & Ikes, Skittles, Hot Tomales) | 18 Months |
| Gumballs | 18 Months |
| Licorice | 6-9 Months |
| Nuts | 6-10 Months |
| Chips | 2-3 Months |
| Pop Tarts | 5-7 Months |
| Granola Bars | 6-8 Months |
| Bottled Diet or Non-Diet Soda | 3-4 Months |
| Canned Diet Soda Soda | 3-4 Months |
| Canned Non-Diet Soda | 9-12 Months |
| Gatorade or other Sugar Sugary Juice Drinks | 9-12 Months |
| Bottled Water | 10 Years |