California Bans 'Sell by' Labels, Hoping to Cut Food Waste

California is eliminating confusing 'sell by' date labels on food packages in an effort to slash food waste. According to the New York Times, these vague expiration dates often prompt shoppers to discard perfectly edible food. The new standard aims to make date guidance clearer and more consistent, keeping potentially billions of pounds of food out of landfills.

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