Date labels. Expiration dates. Best-by dates. Whatever you call them, at some point, you’ve probably squinted at those tiny dot-matrix-printed numbers and wondered: “Does this mean my cheese might ...

As part of National Food Safety Month, Hans Weding, Extension registered dietitian and certified ServSafe instructor who has led numerous food safety training courses for professionals in the food and ...

PARAMUS, N.J. -- Officials in Congress are taking new steps to standardize and improve food date labels to reduce food waste and help families save money on groceries. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., ...

Food manufacturers use several different date labels - best by, use by and best if used by, to name a few. These terms can cause confusion among consumers, potentially leading to food waste. A new ...

If you've ever been confused by the difference between labels that say "Best By", "Sell By" or "Use By," you aren't alone. "Best By" labels show the end of the period during which food will be at its ...

Confusion over food date labels is sending millions of dollars’ worth of perfectly good food to the bin every year in New ...

Labels on food are confusing for all kinds of reasons. Here’s what they mean. By Christina Couch When you open your fridge, how often do you check the dates on your food? The yogurt container says ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Food manufacturers use several different date labels — best by, use by and best if used by, to name a few. These terms can cause ...