To cut down on confusion and food waste, California bans ‘sell by’ food labels
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Varying phrases on food packaging have long left shoppers unsure whether food is simply past its peak quality or unsafe to eat.
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California bans ‘sell by’ food labels to cut food waste and confusion
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To cut down on confusion and food waste, California bans ‘sell by’ food labels
Have you ever questioned how safe it is to eat something based on the date stamped on the packaging? Now, a new California law seeks to help consumers decide that, with the goal of reducing the billions of unspoiled meals that end up in our landfills — food that’s thrown out prematurely.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In Kimberley Kausen’s home, a passed “sell by” date on a jug of milk means different things to different family members. For her daughter, it means the jug belongs in the trash. For her husband, it means the milk is still good for a few more days. Kausen, a chef and […]
California is making food labels less confusing by banning "sell by" dates. The new law starting Wednesday requires manufacturers to use just two labels: "Best if Used By" for peak quality and "Use By" for safety. This change aims to reduce food waste and emissions.
In Kimberley Kausen’s home, a passed “sell by” date on a jug of milk means different things to different family members. For her daughter, it means the jug belongs in the trash. For her husband, it means the milk is still good for a few more days.
California grocery shelves are getting a makeover this week as a new state law bans the "sell by" date labels that have long left shoppers guessing whether food is spoiled or simply past its prime.
A new California law went into effect Wednesday that bans "sell by" food labels as part of a statewide effort to cut down on food waste. Food manufacturers now must use one or both of two labels that indicate peak quality and product safety, indicated by "Best if Used By" and "Use By," respectively.
California's standardized food date-labeling law requires uniform wording for quality and safety dates while eliminating consumer-facing "sell by" labels.
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