California bans 'sell by' food labels in effort to reduce waste and confusion
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Associated Press, OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press
Summary
California has passed a new law banning "sell by" date labels on food products to reduce consumer confusion and food waste. The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, standardizes date labeling by requiring "Best If Used By" for quality and "Use By" for safety. Nearly 20% of food waste is attributed to unclear labeling, and the law aims to address this by eliminating misleading terms that cause consumers to discard perfectly good food. The article features perspectives from consumers like chef Kimberley Kausen, who uses sensory checks rather than relying solely on date labels.
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· 3 pulledI'll put some thought into it, and if we're talking about meat and poultry, I'm very cautious about that and for sure will do the smell test and the touch test.
The confusion over labels has led to significant food waste, with nearly 20% of food wasted due to unclear labeling.
For her daughter, it means the jug belongs in the trash. For her husband, it means the milk is still good for a few more days.
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