What Food Sell-By Dates Really Tell You

There are multiple ways to determine if that carton of milk in your fridge should be thrown out (smell test, taste test or just checking the “sell-by” date). But what’s the best way to figure out if your food should be tossed or saved?

“Sell-by” dates may seem like an easy way to tell when to throw out food, but it turns out that in most cases, a “sell-by” or “best used by” date isn’t an automatic warning sign that the food is spoiled.

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