Our item arrived with an MHD of April 2024. That means the manufacturer guaranteed the top quality of the product up to that date, which was more than a year ago. While technically it is not an expired product, if I had known this nuance, I would not have bought it. The store offers store credit rather than a cash refund for this issue.
I contacted the manufacturer to ask if I can still use the product; they answered that as long as there is no mold or rancid smell, it can be used. I have never used this product before, so I cannot compare it with the smell of a fresher item, but to me the smell is sour, very strong, and unpleasant, so I chose not to use it.
Regarding returns: the seller accepts returns only for unopened/sealed items, but my bottle arrived without a foil seal or any tamper protection, which makes returning it difficult.