Does the use by date guarantee food is fresh?
Does the use by date guarantee food is fresh?
The use-by date on food labels does guarantee that the food is fresh and safe to eat by that date; and for many products, even a few days after this date. Watch as registered dietician Frances Largeman-Roth explains use-by dates on food labels.
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