Learn how these labels affect the safety of milk, meat and pantry staples, and when it’s still OK to eat them.

What do “best by,” “use by” and “sell by” on food product labels really mean? — -- We’ve all seen the “best by,” “use by,” “enjoy by” and “sell by” on food labels, but what do they really mean?

You feel something is off about your milk and hesitate to use it, even after it passes the sniff test, because it's three days past the use-by date. That label can trigger panic, even when the milk ...

A new California law further regulates food safety labels and will take effect in 2026. “Sell by” labels, used by grocers to help rotate stock, will be banned. “Best if used by” indicates best food ...

If you've ever been confused by the difference between labels that say "Best By", "Sell By" or "Use By," you aren't alone. "Best By" labels show the end of the period during which food will be at its ...

What to know about "sell-by" and "use by" dates. — -- There are multiple ways to determine if that carton of milk in your fridge should be thrown out (smell test, taste test or just checking the ...

At least 90 percent of Americans throw out food each year because they don't understand the meaning of dates stamped on ...