Misunderstood food date labels cost US families thousands of dollars each year. New FDA efforts to standardize labels and practical tips can help you save money and reduce waste.
I wish “use within [x] days of opening” was more consistent on packaging. Knowing that something can sit unopened in my fridge for months is great, but also having an easy reminder that it’s only good for 2 weeks after I open it would be even better.
Yeah, things get said in passing over the years and then you aren’t sure what’s real anymore. Like I remember a big scare happening with red sauce for awhile. How long it stays good for once opened, some will tell you a couple days, some will say a couple weeks. Some will say it is may be bad even if it looks/smells fine. Will you get sick? Fuck if I know when you will or won’t.
I wish “use within [x] days of opening” was more consistent on packaging. Knowing that something can sit unopened in my fridge for months is great, but also having an easy reminder that it’s only good for 2 weeks after I open it would be even better.
Yeah, things get said in passing over the years and then you aren’t sure what’s real anymore. Like I remember a big scare happening with red sauce for awhile. How long it stays good for once opened, some will tell you a couple days, some will say a couple weeks. Some will say it is may be bad even if it looks/smells fine. Will you get sick? Fuck if I know when you will or won’t.