Daniel, who owned a neighborhood restaurant, received a call from his friend Michael, who owned a local catering business. Michael’s freezer had broken down just as he received a shipment of frozen chickens. He asked if he could store his chickens in Daniel’s freezer for a couple of weeks until he got his own freezer repaired.
Daniel had room to spare and was happy to help Michael out. When Michael arrived with the chickens, Daniel noticed that the expiration date on the cartons was past due. He pointed this out to Michael, who shrugged it off.
“The expiration date only applies when they’re fresh,” he said. “Once they’re frozen, you can keep them forever.”
Daniel wasn’t so sure, but it was Michael’s business, so he ...
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