Terms like “sell by” and “best before” may sound synonymous but they’re not—and they may reveal less than you think about ...

"Sell by" dates mean nothing to consumers, but they've managed to result in millions of tons of food waste per year.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture will ban food manufacturers’ use of “sell by” labels on grocery items, replacing the long-used phrase with standardized date labels aimed at reducing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Once the packaging seal is broken, best by and expiration dates no longer apply. Before discarding food past its date, follow ...

A new law in California aims to eliminate customer confusion. Will other states follow?

Despite the high price of groceries, Americans still waste 30% to 40% of the food supply, according to USDA estimates. Confusion over food labels doesn't help. Many consumers throw away food once it's ...

Whether you’re a strict follower of best by/use by/expiration dates (like my brother) or you merely shrug off any printed numbers and instead rely on your own senses of sight and smell, there is ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

In a Facebook group focused on Trader Joe’s meal ideas, a woman created a post in February with a photo of the store’s branded Green Goddess Salad Dressing. She’d bought the bottle months earlier, she ...