What Do Food Expiration Dates Actually Mean?

The video explains that food labels are primarily for quality, not safety, and many foods are safe past their labeled dates. It discusses how produce can become unsafe due to mold, which grows faster in warm temperatures. Refrigeration slows this process. Milk undergoes pasteurization to kill bacteria, but spoilage can still occur if not stored properly. Meat is a breeding ground for bacteria, and spoilage is indicated by smell and appearance. Understanding these processes helps in determining food safety.

What factors can affect a product's real expiration date?

What are mycotoxins and how can they affect health?

How does the pasteurization process affect the shelf life of milk?

What signs indicate that meat has gone bad?

Why is it important to understand food expiration dates?