'Sell By' vs. 'Use By' Dates
• Whereas “sell by” dates are decided by the retailer, the manufacturer determines “use by” dates. • The “use by” date is important for food that needs to be refrigerated, but canned goods can often be consumed past this date. Canned foods may lose flavor, texture, and appearance after the date on the label, however.
According to the USDA, $162 billion in food is tossed out every year in our country. One of the primary culprits is actually a simple misunderstanding of “sell by” and “use by” dates. 'Sell By' Dates Just because food has a “sell by” date on it doesn’t mean it can’t be eaten after that date has passed. Here are some important notes on expiration dates: • Dates are decided by the store selling the food. • “Sell by” is a guideline for how long retailers should display food. • Stores anticipate that consumers will store the food after purchase.
Because of this, there is usually a buffer between the “sell by” date and when the food is past the point of safety. • Quality is the driving factor behind “sell by” dates. While food safety is of paramount concern, flavor and visual appeal are the main reasons food is pulled from shelves.
The USDA recommends never buying food past its “sell by” date. You can eat it if it’s not spoiled, however. 'Use By' Dates The “use by” date isn’t the final verdict on whether or not food is safe to eat, either.
If you ever have questions about whether or not a food item is safe to eat, ask your local Foodtown
representative. They will give you all the
information you need to make sure you leave our stores with only the freshest and most delicious foods.
Fresh and Local 2 Qualities You Need in Your Produce
LOCAL FRESH SALAD
Enjoy this fresh salad using these local ingredients.
At Foodtown and Freshtown, we take two qualities more seriously than anything else: fresh and local. Here’s why they should matter to you.
Ingredients
Fresh • The sooner you eat food after its harvest date, the more nutrient-dense it is. • Flavor profiles of fresh foods tend to be more robust and energetic. • The texture and appearance of fresh produce will be substantially better than older food. • Fresh food has less of a chance of causing foodborne illness. Local • Locally sourced vegetables will almost certainly be fresher due to lack of transportation and/or freezing. • Soils from the local region will provide a somewhat different nutrient makeup to your produce. • If you have questions, you can go directly to the source. • These products can often be organically and sustainably farmed. We love the relationships we have with local growers. From the farm to the aisles of your local Foodtown and Freshtown, we take great pride in our locally sourced vegetables. Come see for yourself today!
• Romaine lettuce • Red or green leaf lettuce • Green peppers • Cucumbers • Red radishes • Tomatoes • Brad’s Organic Salad Dressing!
Directions
1. Wash and cut vegetables. 2. Combine ingredients. 3. Drizzle with Brad's Organic Salad Dressing. 4. Top it off with our fully trimmed boneless chicken breasts, and you are good to go!
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