How can consumers use food product dating information?

What will be an ideal response?


Food product dating is not a measure of food safety, but it can be used to determine peak quality. Closed or "coded" dating refers to the packing numbers that are decodable only by manufacturers and are often found on nonperishable, shelf-stable foods. Open dating is typically found on perishable items such as meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy foods; and it must contain a calendar date.

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