UF/IFAS Extension
Sarasota County

Food Label Dates: Cleaning out fading foods
We know that paying attention to the dates on food items is important, and that manufactures provide these dates to tell consumers about quality and, in some cases, food safety. In this last Food Label Dates post, we will talk about determining if or when to throw out food items

01/23/2020

Food Label Dates: Cracking down on egg freshness
In our previous Food Label Dates posts, we talked about some terminology used on the food packaging. But what about eggs? Besides all the different sizes and varieties of eggs, how long do eggs keep their peak freshness? When I'm at the store and see someone standing in front of the egg area, I often notice that people are focused on whether all the eggs are in perfect condition and that none are broken

01/23/2020

Food Label Dates: What do all those dates mean?
In the last Food Label Dates post, we discussed why it's important to pay attention to food product dating. It helps us know if the item is still of good quality, and lets us know if the food is safe to eat

01/23/2020