Learn about the Quality Chekd Advantage!
Tells the store how long to display the product, not how long it is safe.
It is unwise to buy foods left out past those dates
Best-if Used-by (or before) Dates
Indicates how long the product will retain flavor & quality, not safety
Is the last date the manufacturer recommends using the product but also usually refers to quality, not safety.
When in doubt, throw it out!
Source: USDA fact sheet, “Food Product Dating” at www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets
Christopher Columbus brought the first dairy cow to America on his second voyage.
A milk stool only has 3 legs because the USDA declared three legs are more sanitary, there is less surface to clean!