Is It Safe to Use? Food Safety Considerations
Making that decision about what food needs to go and what is still safe to eat can be quite confusing.
True, there are dates printed on food containers, but they do not always prove to be the most helpful. Some say “sell by” while others say “best if used by.” Is it a food safety concern or will the food just not be as fresh or as good quality?
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has some clear and concise guidelines explaining the dating on food containers.
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