Can Drinks Go Bad?

Properly stored, unopened soft drinks will generally stay at best quality for about 6 to 9 months after the date on the package when stored at room temperature, although they will usually remain safe to drink after that.

Can you drink expired drinks?

Carbonated soft drinks or sodas are not perishable, and are safe past the date stamped on the container. ... For best quality, consume unopened diet sodas within 3 months after the date expires; regular sodas within 9 months.

Can you drink soda that's been left out?

Some people believe that opened soda goes bad after a few days, but this definitely isn't true. ... Even if you leave it out for longer than a few days and it starts to develop mold on the surface, the soda itself will still be safe to drink. This developed mold has been tested and was found to be mainly safe.