The new law requires food manufacturers to use clear, standardized language for “quality” and “safety” dates — and eliminates ...

Confused by food expiration dates? You’re not alone. Experts say those labels often refer to quality—not safety—and ...

California shoppers are about to see a quiet but sweeping change on grocery shelves: the familiar "sell by" date is being ...

If "sell by," "use by" and other food label dates seem confusing, there's a reason. Federal regulations do not require product dating labels except for infant formula, according to the U.S. Department ...

As awareness grows around the world about the problem of food waste, one culprit in particular is drawing scrutiny: “best before” labels. Manufacturers have used the labels for decades to estimate ...

California wants to help end the everyday household debate over whether the food in the fridge is still good to eat.Food labels that say "sell by" or "best before" are misleading because they have no ...

A woman walks in an aisle of a Walmart supermarket in Houston, Texas, on May 15, 2025. Walmart on Thursday reported another solid quarter behind sales gains in the United States, but warned of higher ...

A UK study reveals that food label readability initially reduced sandwich consumption, but effects faded over time, ...

Confused by food labels? A gastroenterologist explains how to read ingredient lists properly, why the first three ingredients ...

For such small pieces of paper, produce labels attract a lot of attention. Affixed to boxes of fruit or vegetables, they serve a utilitarian purpose by advertising what they are and where they come ...