These codes are typically a series of numbers and letters that indicate dates and times the container was filled, and places of manufacture. Closed or coded dates.These are packing codes that track the product when it is being shipped.
(Again, it’s not a safety guide!) Again, it’s best to buy and use products before this date for best quality, but consuming the product a few days late won’t kill ya. 'Use-By.'These dates indicate when a product will start deteriorating in quality and flavor.Buy and use before this date for best quality. It does not indicate the safety of the item. 'Best if Used Before/By.” This date helps specify when a product is at its peak freshness.You should buy the food item before this date passes to ensure it’s fresh. 'Sell-By.” This number is for the store, letting employers know how long a certain product can stay on the shelf.So we’ve spelled it out for you with help from the USDA: To complicate things even more, the printed numbers can mean multiple things, and there’s no continuity between types of products. Those mysterious dates printed on food containers telling us when to purchase, eat, or throw out that tub of yogurt by are actually decided by each individual manufacturer. Expiration dates on food and drink products are not required or regulated by Federal administrators (with the exception of infant formula).
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