Expiration, Use-By and Sell-By Dates: What do They Really Mean? Most dates tell you when the food tastes best, not when it is unsafe In fact, there are about 50 different date labels in the United States (U S ), and none are regulated The tips in this fact sheet will help you know if your food is still safe to eat
Here’s What the Expiration Dates on Your Food Really Mean If expiration dates can be confusing, that begs the question: How can you tell when food is actually bad? Here’s how to check whether something in your fridge or pantry is still safe to eat