You’ve been there:
Discover more
ginger
Groceries
Creamed honey
Cream
Apple
Drink
Caramel
Butter
Creamy
Whipped Honey
You open the fridge, reach for the milk… and pause.
“Wait — it says ‘Best By’ yesterday. Is this still safe?”
You’re not alone.
Millions of people throw out perfectly good food every year — not because it’s spoiled, but because they misunderstand what expiration labels actually mean.
Discover more
Cream
Crust Bite
Groceries
Creamy
Apple
Butter
Drink
Caramel
Creamed honey
Whipped Honey
Here’s the truth:
👉 Most dates on food packaging are not safety deadlines.
They’re about quality, not danger.
And thanks to confusing labels, the average American household wastes over $1,500 worth of food each year.
Discover more
ginger
Ginger
Drink
Groceries
Creamed honey
Whipped Honey
Caramel
Cream
Apple
Crust Bite
Let’s clear up the confusion once and for all — so you can eat safely, save money, and reduce waste.
Because real food safety isn’t about fear.
It’s about knowing what those dates really mean.
🔍 Why Expiration Dates Are So Confusing
Discover more
Buttermilk
Whipped Honey
Creamy
Ginger
Crust Bite
Cream
Creamed honey
ginger
Drink
Caramel
In the U.S., food manufacturers use a variety of date labels — but none are federally regulated for most foods (except infant formula).
The result?
A patchwork of terms that sound serious but aren’t standardized.
