The measure was signed into law in 2024 after lawmakers argued the variety of food date labels had become a source of consumer confusion.

California is making food labels less confusing by banning "sell by" dates. The new law starting Wednesday requires manufacturers to use just two labels: "Best if Used By" for…

The measure was signed into law in 2024 after lawmakers argued the variety of food date labels had become a source of consumer confusion.

In Kimberley Kausen’s home, a passed “sell by” date on a jug of milk means different things to different family members. For her daughter, it means the jug belongs in the trash.…

Experts say the labels act as guides for retailers on how long to display products on the shelves but aren’t indicators of whether they are still safe to consume.

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In a state that dumps 6 million tons of edible food a year, lawmakers are betting that two plain-English stamps can change garbage habits.