The FDA’s New ‘Best By’ Food Label Strategy Will Save Americans Millions and Reduce Waste
The FDA’s New ‘Best By’ Food Label Strategy Will Save Americans Millions and Reduce Waste
Misunderstood food date labels cost U.S. families thousands of dollars each year. New FDA efforts to standardize labels and practical tips can help you save money and reduce waste.
FDA needs to regulate where and how this info is printed. We need a standardized font size that’s readable, and a standard place it can expect to be printed (like in a white strip above the UPC label, or a specific place in the nutrition label).
Tired of it being black type on dark labels in four point type in a “where’s Waldo” location, or printed directly on the jar where it just wipes off.
Won't be surprised if the Trump admin backtracks it all
I wish "use within [x] days of opening" was more consistent on packaging. Knowing that something can sit unopened in my fridge for months is great, but also having an easy reminder that it's only good for 2 weeks after I open it would be even better.
https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts
I printed out the PDF for my elderly mom to help remind her, but the harder part is getting her to consistently date her food.
I don't know if this is just me, but are those dates the "this will make you sick/dead" or are those the "it's going to taste bad"?
Edit: I can read
Page says
The guidelines for freezer storage are for quality only—frozen foods stored continuously at 0°F (-18°C) or below can be kept indefinitely.
I like to use a sharpie to label when I open food that expires rather quickly. Gives me a good sense of things.
Oh my parents just flat out refuse to date their food. They don't say it per se, but they definitely don't do a damn thing, despite me setting the example every chance I get.
Idk about this chart - I've had pizza reheated from the fridge almost a month after it was fresh, and regularly had it 2 weeks before eating the leftovers, with no problem at all.
I'm usually picky about leftovers, and that's my only regular reheated meal; but that's a big difference between 3-4 and 14-21+...
Yeah, things get said in passing over the years and then you aren't sure what's real anymore. Like I remember a big scare happening with red sauce for awhile. How long it stays good for once opened, some will tell you a couple days, some will say a couple weeks. Some will say it is may be bad even if it looks/smells fine. Will you get sick? Fuck if I know when you will or won't.
So in other words, this will be cancelled within. The next 4 years, mark my words
Can't have people save millions, those millions fotta go into the pocketsf the rich.
Don't worry. The savings will go right to Walmart as they sell food past it's best and it goes right into your bin at home.
I didn't see anything about what the actual change in the law is
From the article:
To reduce confusion, the FDA and USDA have been pushing manufacturers to voluntarily adopt the phrase “best if used by” to signify quality rather than safety. Research shows this terminology is more likely to be correctly interpreted by consumers.
When does my salt expire under this system?
Is this loss?
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