The new law requires food manufacturers to use clear, standardized language for “quality” and “safety” dates — and eliminates ...

Did you know most food date labels like 'best by' and 'sell by' are not about food safety? This video debunks common myths ...

Food scientists say most packaged foods are safe if they look, smell, and taste normal. Exceptions exist particularly for ...

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The can of chickpeas in the pantry has a "best by" date that passed two weeks ago. The loaf of bread on the countertop boasts a "sell by" date of today. And then there's the Manchego cheese in the ...

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’s a good chance that you or someone you know has trashed perfectly good food over confusion about date labels. Now, the US government is looking for a fix. A group of four federal agencies, ...

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 ...

Most Americans occasionally throw away food just because of the date on the label and many always do. But these 'sell by' or 'enjoy' by dates... Confused by 'best by' or 'use by' labels? The FDA wants ...