So think carefully before throwing away food that is past its 'best before' date.Īn exception to this is eggs, which have a best before date of no more than 28 days after they are laid. In the UK we end up throwing away 8.3 million tonnes of food and drink every year and most of this could have been eaten. So when the date runs out it doesn't mean that the food will be harmful, but it might begin to lose its flavour and texture.
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The 'best before' dates are more about quality than safety, except for eggs. 'Best before' dates appear on a wide range of frozen, dried, tinned and other foods. Once a food with a 'use by' date on it has been opened, you also need to follow any instructions such as 'eat within a week of opening'.īut if the 'use by' date is tomorrow, then you must use the food by the end of tomorrow, even if you only opened it today. It's also important you follow any instructions for cooking and preparation shown on the label.
If a food can be frozen its life can be extended beyond the 'use by' date.īut make sure you follow any instructions on the pack - such as 'freeze on the day purchased', 'cook from frozen' or 'defrost thoroughly before use and use within 24 hours'. If you don't follow these instructions, the food will spoil more quickly and you may risk food poisoning. This is because using it after this date could put your health at risk.įor the 'use by' date to be a valid guide, you must follow, carefully, storage instructions such as 'keep in a refrigerator'. You will see 'use by' dates on food that goes off quickly, such as smoked fish, meat products and ready-prepared salads.ĭon't use any food or drink after the end of the 'use by' date on the label, even if it looks and smells fine. It's important to understand the difference between 'use by', 'best before' and 'display until' dates on the food you buy.
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