The Truth About 'Expiration' Dates & Why They Don't Matter

I'll admit it: I ignore expiration dates. No matter if it's a sell-by date, "best if used before" date, or even a use-by date, I don't care. I just check for signs of food decay and keep on eating. Not everyone is as lax as I am about expiration dates, though. Some people toss their food even before those dates arrive, just in case—and that's primarily because all those stamped-on dates are confusing. There are no "throw away by" dates, but they might as well be since 91% of Americans throw out food early because of them. I'm here to tell you to stop—don't pay attention to those dates... more

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