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Certain foods can be eaten months after their best-before date, Which? finds - Yahoo
Certain foods can be eaten for months after the best-before date and weeks beyond their use-by date, consumer watchdog, Which?, has suggested.
As the UK coronavirus lockdown continues, the government are encouraging us to shop less and urging us to try to use up what we have in our cupboards and freezers.
But many of us are confused about the various dates on produce labels, and whether it is safe to continue to consume foods that have gone out of date.
According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) food may contain bacteria and if stored for too long or at the wrong temperature, can cause food poisoning.
Certain foods can be eaten for months after the best-before date and weeks beyond their use-by date, consumer watchdog, Which?, has suggested.
As the UK coronavirus lockdown continues, the government are encouraging us to shop less and urging us to try to use up what we have in our cupboards and freezers.
But many of us are confused about the various dates on produce labels, and whether it is safe to continue to consume foods that have gone out of date.
According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) food may contain bacteria and if stored for too long or at the wrong temperature, can cause food poisoning.