If you’ve ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you’re not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.…
(cross-post of a thread in !food@slrpnk.net originally posted by someone else)
“Expiration” dates are pure marketing, 100%. They only exist to pressure stores to restock asap for more profit to the sellers’ shareholders, nothing more. 🤌🏼
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“Expiration” dates are pure marketing, 100%. They only exist to pressure stores to restock asap for more profit to the sellers’ shareholders, nothing more. 🤌🏼
They are legal requirements afaik.