California is banning sell-by dates — and understanding why can help you save money, no matter where you live.

A new California law further regulates food safety labels and will take effect in 2026. “Sell by” labels, used by grocers to help rotate stock, will be banned. “Best if used by” indicates ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — You see the labels all the time; Best by, sell by, use, or freeze by. This one was new to me, enjoy by. It seems like it's the kinder gentler way of telling you the rules ...

But that “Sell by” label doesn’t indicate when your milk will go bad — it’s to help grocers rotate stock. Your milk was fine. Now you’re back in the store, paying for more.

Is it actually illegal to sell an item labeled, “Not for retail sale”? Aiming to keep consumers safe, the Food and Drug Administration has rules for the information placed on packaging.

If "sell by," "use by" and other food label dates seem confusing, there's a reason. Federal regulations do not require product dating labels except for infant formula, according to the U.S ...