Food packaging is built to reassure shoppers. Certain words sound meaningful but often describe far less than people assume.

Reading food labels might seem like a simple habit, but research shows it can significantly impact longevity. This practice helps individuals make informed dietary choices, manage portions effectively ...

This change is happening in California, where lawmakers have passed new food safety regulations that will take effect in July ...

Lindsie is your northern San Luis Obispo County community reporter, covering San Miguel, Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero and Santa Margarita. Food expiration labels with words like "best by," "sell ...

The first step in understanding food labels is to know what information is required by law. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are several mandatory components of a food label ...

When grocery shopping, there are nearly a dozen different types of labels that describe the freshness of food and produce. Labels such as "Sell By", "Use By", "Expires On" or "Best Before" — what do ...

New changes to the food label guidelines began rolling out on January 1, 2020 and it is an exciting time in the world of nutrition and public health education. Each of us is looking for something ...

Walking through grocery store aisles offers a kaleidoscope of marketing claims promising healthier choices. Yet many shoppers actively avoid reading nutrition labels, creating a disconnect between ...

You want your patients to eat healthier. But American food labels don’t make that easy. A few diet and nutrition specialists offer tips for teaching your patients about food labels — including updated ...

As part of National Food Safety Month, Hans Weding, Extension registered dietitian and certified ServSafe instructor who has led numerous food safety training courses for professionals in the food and ...

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Do you know what the heck "best by" means? No, not the store that sells electronics but the label on food that is followed by a date. How about labels that say "best if used by June 20, 2017" or "sell ...