What Food “Sell-By” Dates Really Mean.
Emergency Preparedness – What Food “Sell-By” Dates Really Mean Many states require food manufacturers to mark perishable foods with a date so that customers can gauge product freshness. There are no federal regulations requiring products to be dated and there isn’t a uniform system. “Sell-by” dates let stores know how long products can remain on the shelves and are used as guides for rotating stock. Perishable foods can remain good long after this date, dependent on home storage…