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A "Sell-By" date tells the store how long to display the product for sale. You should buy the product before the date expires.
A "Best if Used By" date is recommended for best flavor or quality. It is not a purchase or safety date.
A"Use-By" date is the last date recommended for the use of the product while at peak quality. The date has been determined by the manufacturer of the product.
Except for "use-by" dates, product dates don't always refer to home storage and use after purchase. "Use-by" dates usually refer to best quality and are not safety dates.
But even if the date expires during home storage, a product should be safe, wholesome and of good quality, if handled properly and kept at 40° F or below. If product has a "use-by" date, follow that date.
Published 09/07/07
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Nobody wants to buy or eat spoiled food. That's why manufacturers print expiration dates on their product packaging. But if you don't know how to interpret those dates, you might end up with food you shouldn't be eating.
