I am living proof that Twinkies dont last forever!!!! One night after all the kids were in bed, I snuck into their 'snack cabinet' without turning any lights on. I reached in the box of Twinkies and took one out. Again without turning on any lights I started to eat it while watching TV... it tasted a bit odd, so I turned on the light... it was GREEN. No joke, all molded!!!! Talk about wanting to toss my cookies... uggg.:ack::ack: I didnt know they could mold. I have never ever had one again, I dont think I ever could. (and I used to love them!!!) (and yes, we found cotton candy LOL)