California could be the first state to ban food labels such as “sell by” or “best before” under a law signed in October by ...

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

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture  have announced a joint request for Information ...

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

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

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.

There you are, reaching on your tiptoes in the grocery store to grab the milk on the highest shelf marked with the latest date. It’s worth it, you think, to get milk that will stay fresher longer.

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

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 ...

Are you confused by food label terms like “Sell By,” “Use By” and “Best By?” If so, you aren’t alone. Federal regulators ...