Food expiration dates don’t mean what you think

Food expiration dates don't mean what you think

​Lesson created by Simply English

Multiple Choice

What percentage of food is wasted in US households?

• 17%

• 27%

• 37%

• 47%

Multiple Choice

What is NOT true when it comes to expiration labels using the open dating method.

• The metric has nothing to do with food safety

• The expiration date and metrics are backed by scientific research

• Manufacturers and retailers are motivated to set these dates earlier than necessary

• There are no rules on what dates to use

Multiple Choice

Many foods are not safe to eat after there posted expiration date.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

Out of the following types of food, which is MOST likely to be safe to eat after its expiration date, according to the USDA?

• Unfrozen Meat

• Ready to eat salad

• Unpasteurised cheese

• Dried pasta

Multiple Choice

Just by chasing the laws and policies around food expiration labels, how many tons of food waste do researchers estimate the US we can eliminate.

• About 200,000

• About 300,000

• About 400,000

• About 500,000

Open Ended

What's your experience of food waste? When are you more likely to throw away food?

Open Ended

What are some things you might do to cut down on your food waste at home?

At school?

At your place of work?

Open Ended

Why do you think food waste matters? Why try to cut down on it in the first place?