Still Lekker, Just Discounted

At Safari Outpost, we are committed to bringing you authentic South African products at their best. Because our products travel all the way from South Africa to Calgary, some arrive with a shorter window before their best before date. Rather than let great products go to waste, we pass the saving on to you.

Every item on this page is perfectly safe to enjoy. Best before refers to peak quality and freshness, not safety.

Understanding date labels

All you need to know about best before products

Discounted FAQs

Is it safe to eat food past its best before date in Canada?

Yes. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, best before dates indicate peak quality and freshness, not safety. A product past its best before date may have slight changes in taste or texture but is perfectly safe to consume.

What is the difference between a best before date and an expiry date?

A best before date is a quality indicator- it tells you when a product is at its freshest. An expiry date is a safety indicator and appears on products like medication and infant formula. Everything in this collection carries a best before date, not an expiry date, so it is safe to enjoy.

Why are these South African products discounted?

Our products travel directly from South Africa to Calgary. Some items arrive with a shorter remaining window before their best before date, so rather than remove them from the shelf we discount them and pass the saving on to you. You get authentic South African products at a better price and nothing goes to waste.

How far past the best before date are these products?

It varies by product. We display the specific best before date on every listing so you can see exactly what you are purchasing before adding anything to your cart.