The law standardizes language around expiration dates, aiming to minimize confusion about when food is safe to eat. More than one-third of food sold nationwide is wasted, the U.S.D.A. says.

Experts say the labels act as guides for retailers on how long to display products on the shelves but aren’t indicators of ...

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Food labels such as “sell by,” “use by” and “best by” have long been confused for expiration dates on grocery products.