Wellbeing A-Z -Use-by date

The video tutorial discusses the importance of adhering to use by dates on food products to prevent foodborne illnesses. It highlights the risks associated with canned and packaged foods, particularly the dangers posed by Clostridium botulinum. The tutorial also emphasizes the unpredictability of meat and poultry, stressing the need to follow use by dates to avoid contamination by bacteria like E coli, Salmonella, and Campylobacter. The rise in food poisoning cases is attributed to increased dining out and pre-prepared meals.

What is the significance of the 'use by' date on food products?

What are the potential risks associated with consuming pasteurized foods in cans?

Why is it important to adhere to the use by date on poultry?

What are the common causes of food poisoning mentioned in the text?

How can improper handling of food lead to food poisoning?