Why Expiration Dates Are FORGED | Ep. 646
The video debunks the myth that expiration dates are federally regulated food safety indicators, revealing they are primarily manufacturer-driven freshness suggestions that contribute to 30-40% of US food waste.summaryExperts argue that foodborne illness stems from contamination rather than age, and consumers should rely on sensory evaluation (smell, sight, taste) rather than printed dates.summaryFederal Regulation Gap: The FDA has no federal requirement for expiration dates on any food except baby formula; even baby food labels are not federally regulated.takeaway














