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California makes food labels less stupid

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According to Boing Boing, California is clarifying food expiration date labels. Shoppers have long faced confusion over cryptic terms like 'sell by,' 'best by,' and 'use by'—labels that have triggered unnecessary food waste and plenty of kitchen anxiety. The state's effort to make these labels clearer should help consumers confidently decide what's safe to eat.

Source: https://boingboing.net/2026/07/07/california-makes-food-l...

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