The Grocery Manufacturers
Association has been urging its members to use one of
just two phrases: 'use by' or 'best if used by'. It is trying to
eliminate the "sell by" and "best by". The labels were confusing
to consumers.
According to the GMA, the phrase “best if used by” will indicate
to the consumer that, after a specified date, the product may
not taste or perform as expected, but can still be used or
consumed. Food would still be safe to eat after the date had
passed.
A “use by” date would appear on a small number of time or
temperature sensitive products that should be consumed by the
date on the package and discarded after. That phrase would
indicate foods should be thrown away after the date had passed.
Maybe they could be
even more clear and use "discard after" to make sure we all
understand.
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