Food Date Labels
Misunderstandings around food date labels can lead to confusion about freshness and safety. Emily highlights that these dates often don’t indicate whether food is safe to consume, while Meredith emphasizes that old food typically doesn’t make you sick—contaminated food does. The conversation reveals that many factors influence food safety, and it's crucial to understand the science behind these labels rather than relying solely on them.In this clip
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