Date labels. Expiration dates. Best-by dates. Whatever you call them, at some point, you’ve probably squinted at those tiny dot-matrix-printed numbers and wondered: “Does this mean my cheese ...

Nevertheless, dozens of different date labels cause enough confusion to convince people to toss out food too soon, contributing to staggering waste. About 40% of the food marked for consumption in ...

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 don't indicate the food isn't safe. Here's what they mean.

A “best before” date is seen on a package of pasta, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Boston. The United Nations estimates more than 900 million tons of food is thrown away worldwide each year.

FDA, industry advocate for standard 'Best if Used By' date labels to reduce consumer confusion about food safety that could lead to premature disposal of of 'wholesome and safe food.' ...

If so, you’re not alone. Date labels are often unclear, inconsistent and, I think it’s fair to say, downright bewildering. ReFED, a nonprofit dedicated to food waste reduction, estimates that ...

Absent broad federal regulation, a patchwork of state and local laws, some contradicting each other and sending good food to the trash, govern date labels on various foods. In Montana, for example, ...