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WorksheetsFood Expiration Dates
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does "Best if Used by" mean?
the food will go bad if you don't eat it by this date
the food will be at it's best flavor and quality if eaten before this date
no one really knows
How can you tell if a food is still good after the "best if used by" date?
If the products have changed noticeably in color, consistency or texture, consumers may want to avoid eating them
Food never goes bad
Food automatically spoils after the "best if used by" date, so throw it out
According to the FDA, confusion over date labeling accounts for an estimated _____________ of consumer food waste.
50 percent
10 percent
20 percent
Since most date labels are not the date that the food actually spoils, what are the dates really for?
no one really knows
to inform consumers and retailers when to throw the food away
to inform consumers and retailers when the food has the best flavor and quality
Food date labels are often suggestions that have more to do with quality than __________
safety
quantity
freshness
Foods marked _________________ remain good for several days past that date.
"made on"
"for sale"
"sell by"
_______________ indicates the date the item will begin to lose its freshness.
ingredient list
"use by"
"sell by"
Enjoy _______ up to five weeks past the stamped date.
eggs
milk
yogurt
The USDA recommends that you cook or freeze meat, poultry, and fish within _________of purchase no matter what the date on the package says.
two days
five days
two weeks
If you have questions about a food's expiration date, contact the __________________
USDA
manufacturer
FDA
