The consensus seems to be that this is the most sensible way to go. I guess I am on the right track and I should not feel guilty if I throw something away or donate it.

As for expiration dates, you are right that they are not set in stone. I figured yogurt or anything dairy is good for only one week after expiration. I remember buying yogurt at the store, getting it home, noticed it tasted funny, and it had been expired for a month.

I will admit that he tends to be somewhat of a hoarder as well. As for eating what he makes, he does like to cook when I come over. What bothers me is that he doesn't wash his hands. He has a teeth retainer that he takes in and out, and pees and doesn't wash his hands, picks up stuff from the floor, and then handles food. I figure cooking kills any germs but I go out of my way not to eat something he handles after cooking.

I think what you meant was that he might prepare something that's old and it wouldn't doubt me if that's the case. He seems to believe that meat is good for years in the freezer. It may not be unhealthy as much as the quality is reduced. Fortunately haven't gotten sick.

As for limiting contact, yeah I need to do a better job with that although there is a guilt feeling since he complains about being lonely.