Best By, Use By, Sell By: What Do These Dates On Your Groceries Really Mean?

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Sell By

Sell-by dates let retailers know how long a product should be on the shelf—sometimes for the simple reason that it's seasonal—to help them with "inventory management." More so than the other labels, "sell by" means nothing about the safety of the product. So, if the sell-by date has passed, don't let that put you off. You may be able to enjoy the product even still. 

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