Most Americans occasionally throw away food just because of the date on the label and many always do. But these 'sell by' or ...

In today's world, where food waste is a significant concern, understanding the various date labels on food products is ...

The agencies seek information on industry practices and preferences for date labeling, research results on consumer ...

This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a joint Request ...

The FDA is trying to find out why food companies use the labels they do. Food waste and food safety experts share what these labels mean and how to reduce food waste while making sure food is fresh.

California shoppers will no longer see the “sell by” date in grocery stores. What do the various date labels even mean?

A new California law aims to clarify the labels on packaged foods, such as 'sell by,' 'best if used by' and 'use by.' Here's ...

There’s a good chance that you or someone you know has trashed perfectly good food over confusion about date labels. Now, the ...

A new California law aims to clarify the labels on packaged foods, such as "Sell by," "Best if used by" and "Use by." Here's what they mean.

USDA and FDA do not broadly impose any standardized food date labeling requirements. With the exception of infant formula, FDA does not require food companies to place "expired by," "use by," "best ...