In the bustling aisles of a grocery store — amid fresh produce and neatly arranged shelves — exists a variety of food products, each with its own story and timeline. This silent countdown begins the ...

You might be surprised at what foods actually have expiration dates, despite not including the info on the packaging. Here are several foods that will expire if you do not use them sooner rather than ...

Have you ever wondered whether your food ACTUALLY expires? Okay, every food has some expiration date. But, how legit are they ...

This change is happening in California, where lawmakers have passed new food safety regulations that will take effect in July ...

Once the packaging seal is broken, best by and expiration dates no longer apply. Before discarding food past its date, follow these essential steps to determine if it's truly spoiled. Nervous about ...

The different types of expiration dates on meat, poultry, egg and dairy products sometimes create confusion. Some have a "sell-by" date. Others come with a "use-by" date. Still others bear a ...

Dana Gunders is a food scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council. This week we dive into the confusion around expiration dates. Her forthcoming Waste Free Kitchen Handbook is a tool for ...

The USDA estimates that 30% of the food supply is wasted at the retail and consumer level due to confusion about the expiration dates on food products. John Holland [email protected] What better ...

Freezing pauses bacterial growth and slows spoilage, meaning foods like bread, berries, and hard cheeses can stay safe to eat ...

With the inflated price of groceries today, people might be wondering how much they can kick the can when it comes to the expiration dates of an array of items. Some might recall the saying, "When in ...

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 ...

Nervous about that bag of lettuce or block of cheese in your fridge? You probably look at the expiration date first. Whether you're prepping dinner and questioning an ingredient's freshness or ...