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the use by date is that is advised to be eaten by... this does not mean to say that is has to be eaten if it is fine if it going moldy it is rotten so throw it away :)
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y ago'Used by' is generally only used for high risk foods (raw meat, fish). it means you must use it by that date given otherwise the food may be a concern for your health
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∙ 16y agoIt means the food or drink will be BEST if consumed BEFORE the DATE shown on the package.
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∙ 14y agoThe "use by" date is the last date that food can safely be consumed - it is the expiration date, and should not be eaten after that date.
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What does best before end mean for food?
A lot of foods have a best by date. Usually all of the food in cans, bottles, boxes, and bags have a best by date. Food that doesn't have something protecting over it like fruit and vegetables doesn't have a best by date usually.
What is a best-by date?
A best-by date is another term for a best-before date, a date by which it is ideal that a perishable product is used or consumed.
Best before date on smoked pork picnic shoulder?
The best before date on a smoked pork picnic shoulder means that the meat is optimal if you cook and eat it before this date. Once that date passes, the meat can lose its freshness and not be at its best.
Can you eat egg after the best before date?
Yes Best before only means best before look for a use by date & even then there is a 2/3 safety margin
What does it mean when there is no date on the not valid before date?
means the end
Can you still use expired palm oil 1 year expired?
Is it an expiration date of a best before date? Best before dates have BB next to them usually. If it's a best before date, then it's fne and dandy, but if it's an expiration date then probably not good.
What does consommer de préférence avant le mean in French?
"à consommer de préférence avant le ... (date)" is translated in English as "best before (date)". It reads literally 'it is best to consume this product before ...'
How do you read the Best Before date?
By reading the expired date and you will known
What does est mean before a date?
established
What do the letters BP mean after a date?
BP after a date means Before Present.
Is it safe to drink long life apple juice from carton after its best before date has gone past?
unless u wanna get sick, no
Can medicine get old?
yes! All medicine has a best before date, and they are serious about that date.
