A best-by date is a manufacturer's estimate of when a food will taste, smell, and feel its best. It's about quality, not ...

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 ...

Date labels. Expiration dates. Best-by dates. Whatever you call them, at some point, you’ve probably squinted at those tiny dot-matrix-printed numbers and wondered: “Does this mean my cheese might ...

It’s 2 p.m. Muscle memory guides your hand into the refrigerator for the milk (or milk-alternative product) necessary to enhance your afternoon caffeinated beverage of choice. By chance you notice the ...

Most dates are about quality, not safety. “Sell by” = store stock; “best by” = taste; “use by” = pay closer attention (esp. refrigerated). Infant formula is the exception Use the 3 checks: stored ...

California shoppers are about to see a quiet but sweeping change on grocery shelves: the familiar "sell by" date is being ...