Listening Quiz: Food Expiration Dates

What percentage of US food waste comes from individual households?

• 50%

• 37%

• 25%

• 45%

What do the date labels 'Best if used by' and 'Use by' indicate according to experts?

• Freshness and safety

• Safety and quality

• Expiration and safety

• Quality and expiration

What is the recommended timeframe for eating or freezing meat according to the USDA?

• Within days of purchase

• Within a week

• Within a month

• Within 2 weeks

What is the best way to determine if food is fit for consumption according to the text?

• Check the date label

• Use your eyes, nose, and tongue

• Ask a friend

• Look for signs of rusting

What do some UK supermarket chains advocate for in relation to produce?

• Removing date labels

• Adding more date labels

• Changing the date labels

• Ignoring date labels