Sell By Date

food-safety

Sell by, best if used by, and use by dates exist to guide quality and inventory, not safety in every case. Meat can often remain safe to eat beyond the sell by date if it has be...

food-safety

Sell by dates on chicken labels are often misunderstood, leading to unnecessary waste or, less commonly, food safety risks. This guide explains what the date indicates, how it d...

food-safety

Sell‑by dates on chicken indicate how long a retailer should display the product, not a strict safety deadline. Properly stored, refrigerated fresh chicken may remain safe to...

food-safety

Sell‑by dates are quality and inventory tools for stores, not safety deadlines for you. Chicken can remain safe and acceptable to eat beyond the printed date if it has been co...