The easiest labeling method is the tried and true tape and marker. Write the date on the tape and stick it on the packaging. You can also use a permanent marker to write the expiration date on the lid ...

When it comes to food expiration dates, I drive my husband mad. That is, he doesn’t believe in expiration dates — you know, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. However, as we learned on our ...

Once the packaging seal is broken, best by and expiration dates no longer apply. Before discarding food past its date, follow these essential steps to determine if it's truly spoiled. Nervous about ...

Top of a tin can with the production date and expiration date stamped on it - Nancybelle Gonzaga Villarroya/Getty Images Have you ever looked at an expiration date and wondered who gets to decide when ...

Don’t toss that food just because the date says so—here’s how to stretch your grocery budget and waste less. Americans toss out roughly $7 billion worth of food annually because of confusion over ...

Got stashes of old of pasta, frozen veggies and cans of soup? From eggs to oil, here's what to toss, and what's still edible.

We’ve all probably been there: You pull out your milk from the fridge only to realize it’s two days past the expiration date. Upon further inspection, it looks and smells just fine, but instinct tells ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates. Contrary to popular belief, the "best if ...

Learn what expiration dates really mean to avoid tossing good food. How long is food safe to eat after the expiration date? [iStock] When you spot an expiration date on food packaging, it’s easy to ...