常常有人閱讀食物上的標籤是否過去，卻不是非常了解標籤上的意義，到底這食物過期了嗎？
理解日期標籤
食品公司在包裝上標示的日期沒有受到監管，也不代表食物不安全食用，除了嬰兒配方奶粉的情況。 大多數食物在過期日期後仍然美味且營養豐富。 不確定食物是否變質？ 可以檢查食物是否有異味、味道或口感。
“最佳食用日期” 或 “最佳截止使用日期” ” BEST BY” OR ” BEST IF USED BY” DATE
這個日期告訴您食物的味道最佳的時間。 即使過了這個日期，食物仍然可以安全食用。
“使用截止日期” 或 “過期日期” “USE BY” OR ” EXPIRATION” DATE
這是產品達到最佳品質的最後日期。 在這個日期後，食用仍然是安全的（嬰兒配方除外）。
“包裝/製造日期” “PACKING/MANUFACTURING” DATE
這是製造商用於追蹤的日期。 這不是過期日期，與食品的品質或安全無關。
“銷售截止日期” “SELL BY” DATE
這是商店展示產品出售的最長時間。 在這個日期後，食用仍然是安全的。
一年內最佳：
*包裝食品如穀物、義大利麵、乾豆和烘焙混合物
*冷凍食品
*包裝罐頭，包括湯、調味、肉類、水果和蔬菜
三十天內最佳：
*奶油
*起司
*蛋
七天內最佳：
*牛奶
*優格
*奶油乳酪
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英文部分如下:
Is this food expired?
Understanding date labels
The dates that food companies put on packages are not regulated and do not mean that the food is unsafe to eat. except in the case of baby formula. Most foods are still tasty and nutritious after the date has passed. Not sure if food is spoiled? Check for off odor. flavor or texture.
” BEST BY” OR ” BEST IF USED BY” DATE
This date tells you when the food will have the best flavor. It is still safe to eat past this date.
“USE BY” OR ” EXPIRATION” DATE
This is the last date that the product will be at its peak quality. It is still safe to eat this date. (except for baby formula).
“PACKING/MANUFACTURING” DATE
This is the date used by manufacturers for tracking. It is not an expiration date – it is not related to food quality or safety.
“SELL BY” DATE
This is the store how long to display the product for sale. It is still safe to eat past this date.
GOOD FOR UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER THE DATE:
Packaged food like cereal, pasta, dried beans, and baking mixes
Frozen Foods
Canned goods including soup, condiments, meat, fruit, and vegetables
GOOD FOR UP TO 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE:
Butter
Cheese
Eggs
GOOD FOR UP TO SEVEN DAYS AFTER THE DATES:
Milk
Yogurt
Cream Cheese
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