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

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Date labels. Expiration dates. Best-by dates. Whatever you call them, at some point, you’ve probably squinted at those tiny dot-matrix-printed numbers and wondered: “Does this mean my cheese might ...

The easiest labeling method is the tried and true tape and marker. Write the date on the tape and stick it on the packaging. You can also use a permanent marker to write the expiration date on the lid ...

When you open your fridge, how often do you check the dates on your food? The yogurt container says it's still good for a few more days, but the label on the half-used barbecue sauce says it was best ...

Nervous about that bag of lettuce or block of cheese in your fridge? You probably look at the expiration date first. Whether you're prepping dinner and questioning an ingredient's freshness or ...