Date labels in the US follow no federal standard—leaving consumers confused and costing us billions every year. New bipartisan legislation could change everything.

Most Americans have stood in front of the fridge wondering what all those mysterious dates really mean. In the U.S., labels like “Best By,” “Sell-By,” and “Use By” are about freshness—not food ...

Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience. She is also the co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel ...

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 ...

“Best by,” “use by,” “sell by” and “best if used by.” These are all labels California retailers use to show how long a food product is at its “best quality.” With so many different labels to consider, ...