What Expiration Dates Really Mean? (Most People Get This Wrong) Food History

Описание: You check the date on your milk carton, see it expired yesterday, and pour it down the drain—even though it smells perfectly fine. Most people treat expiration dates as absolute safety deadlines, but here's the surprising truth: most of these dates have nothing to do with whether your food is actually safe to eat. This video reveals the real story behind those mysterious dates on your food packages.

We explore how expiration dates actually work, why they were created, and what "Best By," "Use By," and "Sell By" really mean. You'll discover that, except for infant formula, these dates are largely unregulated in the United States and are primarily about quality, not safety. From the history of food labeling in the 1970s to the business motivations behind conservative dating practices, we break down why billions of pounds of perfectly good food get thrown away each year based on misunderstood labels.

🔍 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS VIDEO:

📅 Why most expiration dates are quality suggestions, not safety warnings
🏭 How food companies determine expiration dates—and why they’re often conservative
🏷️ The real differences between “Best By,” “Use By,” “Sell By,” and “Best Before” labels
🥫 Which foods last years beyond their printed dates (canned goods, dry pasta, honey, and more)
👃 Why your senses are often better safety indicators than any printed date
🥚🍫 The surprising truth about eggs, milk, chocolate, and other common foods
💰🌱 How understanding these dates can save you money and reduce food waste
⚠️ When you should actually pay attention to expiration dates—and when you shouldn’t

Understanding food date labels empowers you to make smarter decisions, reduce waste, and trust your own judgment.

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