What You Need to Know About Food Expiration Dates

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You’ve Been There

You open the fridge, reach for the milk… and pause.

“Wait — it says Best By yesterday. Is this still safe?”

You’re not alone.
Millions of people throw out perfectly good food every year — not because it’s spoiled, but because they misunderstand what expiration labels actually mean.

The Truth

👉 Most dates on food packaging are not safety deadlines.
They’re about quality, not danger.

And thanks to confusing labels, the average American household wastes over $1,500 worth of food each year.

Let’s clear up the confusion once and for all — so you can eat safely, save money, and reduce waste.

Because real food safety isn’t about fear.
It’s about knowing what those dates really mean.

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