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California bans 'sell by' food labels to cut food waste and confusion

Posted 7/1/26

California is making food labels less confusing by banning "sell by" dates. The new law starting Wednesday requires manufacturers to use just two labels: "Best if Used By" for peak quality and "Use …

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