Have you ever wondered what the dates stamped on your food products really mean? Here’s a simple guide to understanding shelf-life lingo.
Pack Date: This is the date stamped when the product was actually packaged. It is not necessarily an indicator of freshness.
Sell-By-Date: This is the last day that a retailer can display the product for sale. The good news is that the food should remain safe to eat for as many as 10 days after the stamped date if it is refrigerated or stored properly.
Use-By-Date: This date means that the food is safe to eat until this date stamped. However, if there was mishandling or improper storage at the retailer store or the buyer’s home, which could cause damage or spoilage, this would have to be taken under consideration.
Best-If-Used-By Date: This is the most reliable date to use because it takes into account possible mishandling of the food product.
This should help you understand what all those dates are stamped on the food products. Make sure you understand which date and its purpose before you use your food products and you will remain happy and healthy.
Pack Date: This is the date stamped when the product was actually packaged. It is not necessarily an indicator of freshness.
Sell-By-Date: This is the last day that a retailer can display the product for sale. The good news is that the food should remain safe to eat for as many as 10 days after the stamped date if it is refrigerated or stored properly.
Use-By-Date: This date means that the food is safe to eat until this date stamped. However, if there was mishandling or improper storage at the retailer store or the buyer’s home, which could cause damage or spoilage, this would have to be taken under consideration.
Best-If-Used-By Date: This is the most reliable date to use because it takes into account possible mishandling of the food product.
This should help you understand what all those dates are stamped on the food products. Make sure you understand which date and its purpose before you use your food products and you will remain happy and healthy.
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