Food labels such as “sell by,” “use by” and “best by” have long been confused for expiration dates on grocery products.

A new bill in California is set to make it more clear. But if you don't live in California, here's what you need to know.

Food comes with 'best by' dates, 'sell by' dates, and expiration dates. What these dates really mean, and when food is still ...

Federal law does not require most food expiration dates. Learn how food date labels work and what really signals spoilage.

Until scientists come up with an instant food safety detector, the best way to know which foods are still good is by learning ...

No wonder we’re confused. Food manufacturers, processors and retailers use more than 50 different phrases to recommend when we may want to stop eating food in our kitchens. Phrases we see on packages ...