Expiration dates. Best-by dates. Whatever you call them, at some point, you’ve probably squinted at those tiny ...

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.

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 ...

Much of that can be attributed to confusion with food date labels that indicate when to best use a product. There are many versions of all kinds of products today. For example, a bottle of salad ...

Manufacturers give their best guess as to when food will reach its peak quality with phrases like “best by,” “use by” and ... law to be dated. "Date labels usually indicate when ...

Are you OK? Chances are, yes, because as it turns out, those “best by,” “use by” and “sell by” food labels are — with some exceptions — not about safety. “With the majority of ...