More than 50 different date-label phrases have appeared on food in the U.S.

Now, manufacturers selling food in California must use two standardized labels — a “Best if Used By” label for peak quality ...

A new California law went into effect Wednesday that bans “sell by” food labels as part of a statewide effort to cut down on ...

California will ban ‘sell by’ labels, replacing them with clearer ‘use by’ and ‘best if used by’ dates to reduce waste.

A new lawsuit in California is challenging a common beauty-product marketing tactic: bold claims on the front of packaging ...

Shoppers in California will no longer see "sell by" dates on their groceries. A first-in-the-nation law that took effect July ...

If you've ever stood in front of your refrigerator wondering whether a carton of milk or package of yogurt has actually expired, you're not alone. For years, shoppers have had to sort through a ...

Here’s the first thing to understand: most food date labels are about quality, not safety. Manufacturers use many of these ...

Confusing date labels on food packaging have long contributed to significant household waste across the United States, leaving consumers unsure whether products are past their peak quality or unsafe ...