Nervous about that bag of lettuce or block of cheese in your fridge? You probably look at the expiration date first. Whether you're prepping dinner and questioning an ingredient's freshness or ...

The decision about what type of expiration date to place on a food product lies with the manufacturer, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Learn what expiration dates really mean to avoid tossing good food. But hold on a second. Did you know that food may still be safe to eat after the expiration date? These dates can be confusing, and ...

Maybe you're the type to look at a date on the bottom of a can or the side of a box and, no matter if the words say "best by, ...