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Check emergency bag expiry dates

Expired items are replaced and the check date is recorded.

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Done when

Expired items are replaced and the check date is recorded.

Expired items are replaced and the check date is recorded.

Who this is for

People who already have an emergency bag.

Why this matters

You can identify supplies needing replacement before use.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Check food, medicines and first aid items individually.
  2. Separate expired items or damaged packaging and replace them according to labels or pharmacist advice.
  3. Restock used items and label the latest check and next review date.

Evidence and references

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    Make a first aid kit(Opens in a new tab)American Red Crossจัดชุดตามความจำเป็น ตรวจของหมดอายุ และปรึกษาผู้ดูแลสุขภาพเรื่องของเฉพาะบุคคล อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05

Last reviewed: · Version 2

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