It causes redness and inflammation of the eye, often with discomfort and irritation but without other significant symptoms. Scleritis affects the sclera and, sometimes, the deeper tissues of the eye. It is much less common than episcleritis. It causes a painful red eye and can affect vision, sometimes permanently.
Over time, spices will lose their potency and not flavor your food as intended. As a general rule, whole spices will stay fresh for about 4 years, ground spices for about 3 to 4 years and dried leafy herbs for 1 to 3 years.To find out storage times for specific herbs and spices, you can consult our Keep It or Toss It database.ver time, spices will lose their potency and not flavor your food as intended. As a general rule, whole spices will stay fresh for about 4 years, ground spices for about 3 to 4 years and dried leafy herbs for 1 to 3 years.
1 Store in cool, dark cupboard, away from direct heat or sunlight; keep tightly closed when not in use. 2  Spices and herbs bought in bulk will better retain flavor and potency if stored in containers with tight-fitting lids. Spices and herbs bought in bulk will better retain flavor and potency if stored in containers with tight-fitting lids. 2  Storage time shown is for best quality only â commercially dried spices and herbs do not spoil, but they will lose their potency over time and not flavor food as intended.