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Default Sell by versus expiration date

On Jun 15, 7:26*pm, wrote:
> I hardly ever see an expiration date on food anymore. So, what's the difference
> between the "sell by" date and the "expiration" date? I'm especially concerned
> with eggs and milk *but also about other foods once they're opened. Thanks.


Think of a "sell by" date as a "best by" date. The food is still
perfectly good to eat but the quality may not be as good.