Got stashes of old of pasta, frozen veggies and cans of soup? From eggs to oil, here's what to toss, and what's still edible.

Expiration dates often control what we keep, eat, or throw away in our kitchens, even deciding what gets pushed to the back ...

Understanding food labels, storing items properly, planning thoughtfully, and staying informed, you can make your kitchen more efficient and safer.

The best-before date marks the end of the period during which the product is expected to retain its full quality under stated ...

The FDA is trying to find out why food companies use the labels they do. Food waste and food safety experts share what these labels mean and how to reduce food waste while making sure food is fresh.

WASHINGTON — The US Food and Drug Administration and the US Department of Agriculture are taking another look at food date labels, namely at how they’re used by food producers and manufacturers and ...

The can of chickpeas in the pantry has a "best by" date that passed two weeks ago. The loaf of bread on the countertop boasts a "sell by" date of today. And then there's the Manchego cheese in the ...

In the landscape of food safety, the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) represents a monumental shift towards preventing contamination rather than merely responding to it. A new element of FSMA ...

Grocery shopping can be tricky enough, but when you or someone in your family has a food allergy, it becomes even more of a challenge. With so many different labels, ingredients, and hidden allergens, ...