Tag: Food waste

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), refrigerated eggs are safe to eat for three to five weeks after the "pack date," regardless of the "best before" or "sell by" date. So, what happens if you eat best before eggs? For most properly stored eggs, very little, as these dates are indicators of quality, not necessarily safety.

Did you know that many product dates are for quality, not safety, and only apply to unopened items? This is one of the many reasons why the question, **Does the expiration date matter after opening?**, is more complex than it appears, with the answer depending heavily on the product type.