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 ...

Maybe you're the type to look at a date on the bottom of a can or the side of a box and, no matter if the words say "best by, ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Kayla Girgen, RD Shelf-stable pantry items can degrade and pose health risks if kept past their ...

The different types of expiration dates on meat, poultry, egg and dairy products sometimes create confusion. Some have a "sell-by" date. Others come with a "use-by" date. Still others bear a ...