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Archive for December 30, 2008

The Truth About Expiration Dates

Contrary to popular belief, there is very little science behind expiration dates.  Beyond infant formula and some meats, expiration and ’sell by’ dates are mere suggestions that hint at dates of freshness or quality, not safety.
Baby formula is regulated by the FDA to have exact amounts of certain nutrients, and because these nutrients degrade over [...]

December 30, 2008  Tags: FDA, food safety, USDA  Posted in: Health, Politics  2 Comments

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