You can usually eat chocolate for up to 3 years after the expiration date although some chocolate may still be safe to eat after 3 years.
Most chocolate is usually good for up to 3 years past it's expiration date.
While the chocolate is best eaten before expiration date the chocolate will not make you sick if it is expired.
As long as there's no mold growth or bad smell to the expired chocolate it is safe to eat.
You could also use the expired chocolate for baking or cooking with if you don't like the taste.
Eating chocolate that's past its best-before date is safe, as chocolate has a relatively long shelf life and doesn't spoil easily.
Bad chocolate might feel dry or crumbly, and its smoothness may be compromised.
If the chocolate smells off, rancid, or musty, it could indicate spoilage.
If the chocolate tastes stale, sour, or simply not as flavorful as it should, it may have gone bad.
If you do eat chocolate that has actually gone bad or spoiled you may experience symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea and increased thirst.
or if the chocolate has been stored improperly and has developed mold, or if it has ingredients that have deteriorated, it might cause some digestive upset.
Also the biggest giveaway as to whether your chocolate has passed its peak is if it blooms.
If you see a white or grey hue to your chocolate then it's probably had a fat bloom and whilst it takes away from the glossy shine of your chocolate, it doesn't affect the taste.