Since 2019, the Food and Drug Administration — which regulates around 80% of U.S. food — has recommended that manufacturers use the labels “best if used by” for freshness and “use by ...

Diet-related health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity, are on the rise in Kenya, putting immense strain on already over-stretched public health systems. These conditions are often ...

Most Americans occasionally throw away food just because of the date on the label and many always do. But these 'sell by' or 'enjoy' by dates don't indicate the food isn't safe. Here's what they mean.

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.

Sevilla said the best way to know if your food has gone bad is through your senses. "In most cases, your body has a natural, foul reaction to the taste or smell of spoiled food," she said. "Our ...

It’s easy to find the label — just pick up almost any packaged or canned food item and look on the back. Here, you’ll find a list of details that includes serving size, calories, fat ...

Food labels provide comprehensive overviews of essential nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, ... Trans fats and excessive saturated fats raise bad cholesterol and increase heart disease risk.

Since 2019, the Food and Drug Administration — which regulates around 80% of U.S. food — has recommended that manufacturers use the labels “best if used by” for freshness and “use by ...

In the same study, we asked consumers about awareness and use of labels and we found that approximately two thirds (64.3%) reported being aware of food labels, while 55.0% reported reading ...

“Best before” labels, which estimate peak freshness, have nothing to do with safety, and some worry they encourage consumers to throw away food that’s perfectly fine to eat.

Here's Why ‘Best Before' Labels Are Bad for the Planet and Your Wallet There are no federal rules governing the food labels, and manufacturers are allowed to determine when they believe their ...