Date labels: They’re stamped on every container, on lids, on sides of jars, on box tops: BEST BY, USE BY, BEST BEFORE, SELL BY. Despite them being everywhere, the meaning behind these labels is often misinterpreted, and can lead to people throwing away food unnecessarily. Nearly 30% of food waste is linked to this confusion. Nearly 30 percent!
Remember: Date labels do NOT indicate when a food stops being safe to eat. Instead, they indicate when the manufacturer recommends a food is at its peak freshness. If a food smells, looks, and tastes okay, odds are it is just that.
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