Here's what you need to know about the expiry dates of foods

Do you ever wonder if you can still eat this little jar of milk or this old chicken pack? These dates must be explained. US Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards state that expiry dates are more indicative of quality standards than absolute safety dates.

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Deciphering the use of consumption deadlines (DLC)
Food packaging sometimes includes statements such as “to be consumed before the”, “To be consumed before” and “For sale before the”, which may lead to confusion and food waste. These labels mainly indicate the time during which a food will be kept at its best before deteriorating, not the time for which it will be worse. In a nutshell:

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