Food scientists say most packaged foods are safe if they look, smell, and taste normal. Exceptions exist particularly for ...

Understanding food labels, storing items properly, planning thoughtfully, and staying informed, you can make your kitchen ...

The FDA is trying to find out why food companies use the labels they do. Food waste and food safety experts share what these labels mean and how to reduce food waste while making sure food is fresh.

As part of National Food Safety Month, Hans Weding, Extension registered dietitian and certified ServSafe instructor who has led numerous food safety training courses for professionals in the food and ...

The can of chickpeas in the pantry has a "best by" date that passed two weeks ago. The loaf of bread on the countertop boasts a "sell by" date of today. And then there's the Manchego cheese in the ...

There’s a good chance that you or someone you know has trashed perfectly good food over confusion about date labels. Now, the US government is looking for a fix. A group of four federal agencies, ...

California shoppers are about to see a quiet but sweeping change on grocery shelves: the familiar "sell by" date is being ...