The lie of “expired” food

The lie of “expired” food and the disastrous truth of America’s food waste problem

“A big part of the problem is that most of us don’t really believe we’re capable of determining if a food is good for us. “

“There are two vital facts to know about date labels on foods in the US: They’re not standardized, and they have almost nothing to do with food safety. “

While on a personal level, we can “start trusting our senses to tell us if food is edible”, larger scale change would likely require regulation, and “Congress just moves slowly.”