Health Experts Assert Food Safety Beyond Expiration Dates
Health experts are challenging the common practice of discarding food based solely on expiration dates, asserting that many items remain safe to consume past these dates. In the U.S., food labels such as 'Best Before' and 'Sell By' are often misunderstood, leading to unnecessary waste. California has implemented a law requiring standardized labels to clarify food quality and safety, aiming to reduce confusion. The law mandates the use of 'Best If Used By' for quality and 'Use By' for safety, eliminating 'Sell By' labels. This initiative seeks to educate consumers on the difference between freshness and safety, encouraging better judgment in food consumption. 
