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 use of food-date labels, such as “use by” and “best if used by,” is causing consumer confusion and led to the unnecessary disposal of safe-to-eat or donated food, according to the Nov. 2023 ...

Date labels in the US follow no federal standard—leaving consumers confused and costing us billions every year. New bipartisan legislation could change everything.

In the midst of so many recalls, food safety regulations are changing in 2026. Here's everything you need to know about ...

WASHINGTON — The US Food and Drug Administration and the US Department of Agriculture are taking another look at food date labels, namely at how they’re used by food producers and manufacturers and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Buying groceries takes a big bite -- a really big bite -- out of a family’s budget today. What’s worse is that Americans throw ...

A new California law further regulates food safety labels and will take effect in 2026. “Sell by” labels, used by grocers to help rotate stock, will be banned. “Best if used by” indicates best food ...

Food waste is a mounting global concern, and with the planet’s population continuing to grow, so too does the pressure on food systems. While countless initiatives are aimed at reducing waste at ...

Australians have been urged to look before they cook and read the safety advice on food labels. The Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) issued the call ahead of Australian Food Safety week from Nov ...