Tag: Expired food safety

According to General Mills, a major cereal producer, a 'Best if Used By' date is for peak taste and texture, not for safety. This means that while your two-year-old cereal won't taste as good, it might not be unsafe, depending on several key factors you can check for yourself.

According to the USDA, Americans waste about a third of the food supply, with much of this waste driven by confusion over date labels like 'sell by' or 'best if used by'. The safety of consuming food past its printed date depends entirely on the type of food and the specific label, not just the date itself.