azgreybeard
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According to this well-cited Wiki article
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_safety
"expiration" dates are not required in the United States, except for infant
food.
"With the exception of infant formula and baby foods which must be withdrawn
by their expiration date, Federal law does not require expiration dates. For
all other foods, except dairy products in some states, freshness dating is
strictly voluntary on the part of manufacturers. In response to consumer
demand, perishable foods are typically labeled with a Sell by date.It is up
to the consumer to decide how long after the Sell by date a package is
usable. Other common dating statements are Best if used by, Use-by date,
Expiration date, Guaranteed fresh , and Pack date."
In contrast it says the UK has laws governing the use of these labeling
terms.
MartyB
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_safety
"expiration" dates are not required in the United States, except for infant
food.
"With the exception of infant formula and baby foods which must be withdrawn
by their expiration date, Federal law does not require expiration dates. For
all other foods, except dairy products in some states, freshness dating is
strictly voluntary on the part of manufacturers. In response to consumer
demand, perishable foods are typically labeled with a Sell by date.It is up
to the consumer to decide how long after the Sell by date a package is
usable. Other common dating statements are Best if used by, Use-by date,
Expiration date, Guaranteed fresh , and Pack date."
In contrast it says the UK has laws governing the use of these labeling
terms.
MartyB