Why “best-by” dates aren’t the best decider

Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Everyone is familiar with the “best by” dates that are displayed on food products’ labels. Less common, however, is an understanding of what these dates actually mean, their legal status or when food has actually expired. Federally, date labels are not required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), other than for infant formula. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) also does not require date labels on foods under its purview, o