{"id":57,"date":"2025-11-30T23:41:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T23:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ternalinfo.news\/?p=57"},"modified":"2025-11-30T23:41:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T23:41:58","slug":"are-you-wasting-money-what-expiration-dates-dont-tell-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ternalinfo.news\/?p=57","title":{"rendered":"Are You Wasting Money? What Expiration Dates Don\u2019t Tell You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many of us have stared at a carton of milk or a package of meat, wondering if the expiration date means we must throw it out. Most people assume that once the printed date arrives, the food becomes unsafe\u2014but expiration dates are usually about quality, not safety. Understanding what these labels actually mean can save money, reduce stress, and prevent unnecessary waste.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\">\n<div id=\"ternalnews.info_responsive_1\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23293390090\/ternalnews.info\/ternalnews.info_responsive_1_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The confusion comes from the fact that expiration labels are not standardized. Terms like \u201cBest If Used By,\u201d \u201cUse By,\u201d and \u201cSell By\u201d sound strict, but they serve different purposes.<br \/>\n<strong>Best If Used By:<\/strong>\u00a0indicates peak flavor or texture, not safety.<br \/>\n<strong>Use By:<\/strong>\u00a0also refers mostly to quality for most foods.<br \/>\n<strong>Sell By:<\/strong>\u00a0is meant for stores, not consumers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p>Because these labels appear serious, many people throw away perfectly good food. This contributes to a huge problem\u2014about 30\u201340% of food in the U.S. is wasted each year, often because consumers misunderstand date labels. That wasted food also represents wasted water, energy, and money.<br \/>\nFortunately, reducing waste is simple. Proper storage\u2014such as using airtight containers, keeping the refrigerator cold enough, and freezing items you won\u2019t use soon\u2014keeps food fresh longer.<\/p>\n<p>And your own senses matter: if something smells bad, looks strange, or feels off, discard it. But if it looks normal and has been stored well, it\u2019s often safe past the printed date.Learning how to evaluate food wisely helps your budget and the environment. Next time you see an expiration date, don\u2019t rush to toss the item\u2014take a closer look first.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many of us have stared at a carton of milk or a package of meat, wondering if the expiration date means we must throw it out. 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