Best if Used By/Before

Date indicates when a product will be the best flavor or quality. It is not a purchase or safety date.

Sell-By

Tells the store how long to display the product for sale for inventory management.

Use-By

Last date recommended for the use of the product while at peak quality. It is not a safety date except for when used on infant formula

Freeze-By

Indicates when a product should be frozen to maintain peak quality. It is not a purchase or safety date.

What the date labels on your food actually mean