If "sell by," "use by" and other food label dates seem confusing, there's a reason. Federal regulations do not require product dating labels except for infant formula, according to the U.S. Department ...

While best-by dates relate to quality, the long-standing rule still applies: when something seems genuinely off, it's best ...

California shoppers are about to see a quiet but sweeping change on grocery shelves: the familiar "sell by" date is being ...

Florida households don’t waste as much food as the average American household does. But a recent study shows that Floridians still waste over $800 worth of food every year. Communications company ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates. Contrary to popular belief, the "best if ...

Most dates are about quality, not safety. “Sell by” = store stock; “best by” = taste; “use by” = pay closer attention (esp. refrigerated). Infant formula is the exception Use the 3 checks: stored ...

What to know about "sell-by" and "use by" dates. — -- There are multiple ways to determine if that carton of milk in your fridge should be thrown out (smell test, taste test or just checking the ...

Households in the UK discard 9.52 million tonnes of food waste each year, and stats show that a huge 67 per cent of this is still edible. This means that the average UK household is spending £470 per ...

Tesco recalls three pâté products after a date-labelling error sparks a food safety warning, highlighting risks and consumer ...