Food Packaging Dates

There can be some confusion on what the various dates on food mean. A summary follows.

• "Sell-by date." This is just the date that the store must sell it by. Buy it by that date, but remember is is safe to use past that date.
• "Best if used by date." This refers to quality. The product is still safe to use past that date, but it may not taste as good.
• "Expiration or use-by dates." This relates to food safety! Do not use product past these dates, as it may be harmful to your health.