Clearing Up the Confusion Around Date Labels on Packaged Foods

Many foods are safe to eat for days, weeks, or months past their “best before” dates.

Dates labeled on food can be confusing to consumers. JYis/Shutterstock

No doubt, you’ve noticed that some food products come with dates and codes printed on them. And who isn’t noticing this more now as food costs are skyrocketing?

Do those codes and dates mean the item must be consumed by that date or just sold by that date?