Have you ever thrown away food that looked perfectly fine, just because the package said it was expired? As it turns out, a lot of people get confused by date labels on food packaging — and a big reason why is because expiration dates are not uniformly regulated in the U.S. To … [Read more...] about A new bill wants to redesign expiration labels to cut down on food waste
Expiration dates
What the expiration dates on food products really mean
When the food in your fridge is past the “best by” or “sell by” dates, what do you do with it? Toss it out? If you are like most Americans, you’re probably throwing it out for your own safety. According to a new study, the problem is that most people believe wrongly that food … [Read more...] about What the expiration dates on food products really mean
These foods will last you a long time, save you money, and help cut down on waste
Yesterday we talked about the recipes you can prepare with the leftover foods you have that are nearing their expiration date. This time around, let's talk about the kinds of ingredients you can buy in bulk that will not only last you a long time but will also help you cut down … [Read more...] about These foods will last you a long time, save you money, and help cut down on waste
