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intheflow

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6. I wish people knew that sell-by dates doesn't mean it goes bad after that date.

Reply to dipsydoodle (Original post)

Thu Jan 10, 2013, 09:32 AM

Jan 2013

In fact, it's good until it isn't, as best judged by looking at the food, smelling it, and using your own best judgement. The USDA needs to be more aggressive in getting this information out.

USDA Fact Sheets: Food Labeling: Food Product Dating

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