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[quote=Anonymous]Here you go: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/food-product-dating#:~:text=A%20%22Sell%2DBy%22%20date,infant%20formula%20as%20described%20below.

A "Best if Used By/Before" date indicates when a product will be of best flavor or quality.  It is not a purchase or safety date.
A "Sell-By" date tells the store how long to display the product for sale for inventory management.  It is not a safety date. 
A “Use-By" date is the last date recommended for the use of the product while at peak quality. It is not a safety date except for when used on infant formula as described below.
A “Freeze-By” date indicates when a product should be frozen to maintain peak quality. It is not a purchase or safety date.

With an exception of infant formula (described below), if the date passes during home storage, a product should still be safe and wholesome if handled properly until the time spoilage is evident (Chill: Refrigerate Promptly). Spoiled foods will develop an off odor, flavor or texture due to naturally occurring spoilage bacteria. If a food has developed such spoilage characteristics, it should not be eaten.[/quote]

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