Are Your Food Expiration Dates Lying to You? Unmasking Food Waste and How to Stop It

Ever find yourself tossing food simply because the date on the package has passed? You're not alone. A significant portion of household food waste stems from confusion over expiration labels. But what if those dates aren't what they seem?

The Truth Behind Expiration Dates

Before the rise of supermarkets, assessing food freshness was straightforward – a matter of sight, smell, and touch. However, with the advent of processed foods, judging a product's age became more challenging. This led to the introduction of open dating, a system where manufacturers and retailers label products with dates indicating optimum freshness. The catch? This metric has little to do with actual expiration or food safety.

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