Clear label language, smart storage, and simple checks can save money, reduce waste, and keep everyday meals safer.

Except for infant formula, the date stamped on American food packages is usually not a federal safety deadline. That small ...

As part of National Food Safety Month, Hans Weding, Extension registered dietitian and certified ServSafe instructor who has led numerous food safety training courses for professionals in the food and ...

The use of food-date labels, such as “use by” and “best if used by,” is causing consumer confusion and led to the unnecessary disposal of safe-to-eat or donated food, according to the Nov. 2023 ...

WASHINGTON — The US Food and Drug Administration and the US Department of Agriculture are taking another look at food date labels, namely at how they’re used by food producers and manufacturers and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Buying groceries takes a big bite -- a really big bite -- out of a family’s budget today. What’s worse is that Americans throw ...

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 ...