Food expiration dates you should not follow

Many dates have nothing to do with safety.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story June 19, 2023 The first thing you should know about food expiration dates is that they have nothing to do with safety, the chef and food writer J. Kenji López-Alt explains. Jonathan Carlson See our list of which foods you should — and shouldn't — worry about. → Sign up for the Cooking newsletter Feast on recipes and culinary inspiration from Sam Sifton, Melissa Clark and NYT Cooking. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018