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DiscoveriesWhat do the expiration dates printed on your food really mean?
The date printed on your food packaging often accompanies phrases like “Best If Used By” or “Best By”.
Joshua Shavit![](https://www.thebrighterside.news/uploads/2024/04/95ac29_3954de8eaf9c47e8ab0f726a0b843d56mv2.png?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
The date printed on your food packaging often accompanies phrases like “Best If Used By” or “Best By”.
Joshua Shavit