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    sell-by date
    /ˈsɛlbʌɪ deɪt/

    noun

    • 1. a date marked on a perishable product indicating the recommended time by which it should be sold: British "crisps past their sell-by date"
  2. This is the most important date to remember. Never eat food after the use-by date, even if it looks and smells ok, as it could make you very ill. You can eat food until midnight on the use-by date shown on a product, but not after, unless the food has been cooked or frozen. You will see use-by dates on food that goes off quickly, such as meat ...

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  3. Sep 12, 2021 · The best before date is about the quality of the food, while the use-by date is about safety. You should not eat food past its use by date, but you can eat food past its best before date if it looks, smells and tastes fine. Figure 1: Use by dates refer to the safety of the food, while best before dates refer to the quality of the food.

  4. Oct 30, 2019 · These time stamps are generally a reference to the date, time, and location of the manufacture and not be confused with expiration dates. “Sell-By” or “ Best-By” may also be included on the can code. So all of this assumes foods are stored at the right temperature.

  5. Apr 4, 2024 · Use-by date. Use-by dates suggest the peak quality of a product, and are not safety dates. According to the USDA, “With the exception of infant formula, if the date passes during home storage, a ...

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  6. Jan 19, 2022 · Use-by Dates. Use-by dates represent the last day that the manufacturer recommends consuming the product for quality reasons. "Like best-by dates, this can relate to taste, texture, and even appearance of a product, but these foods can still be considered safe to consume afterwards," Jones says. However, they may not retain flavor and texture ...

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  7. Apr 8, 2022 · The use of the “expiration date” label has waned in favor of the more accurate–and less alarming–"best by" and "sell by" labeling. They’re now often reserved for items where usage after the printed date is strongly recommended, as nutrition, efficacy, and potency can be affected. The most critical example is infant formula, which is ...

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  9. Jun 25, 2024 · Best-by date. “Best by,” “best if used by” and “best if used before” are all labels that manufacturers use to describe the date when a product will have the best flavor or quality. You ...

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