Date labels are the dates on food packaging that are accompanied by phrases such as “use by,” “best before,” “sell by,” “enjoy by,” and “expires on.” Date labels can lead to food waste because they are misleading to consumers and result in safe, wholesome food being needlessly thrown away. Furthermore, date labels impact food donation in Massachusetts, because Massachusetts state law sets additional conditions on the sale or donation of any food once the labeled date has passed.
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