think will be going bad within a few days. Check your fridge often to keep track of what you have and what needs to be used. Eat or freeze items before you need to throw them away.
Learn about food product date labels – not all dates refer to the safety of the item! Date labels such as “sell by” or “best if used by” often refer to the best quality of a food item. Just because the date on a package has passed does not mean the food is unsafe. However, if there are signs of spoilage such as discoloration, mold, or strong unpleasant smell, it is probably not safe to eat, and you should throw it away.
To learn more about food safety download the “Is My Food Safe App” available on the iPhone app store or the Android app on Google Play.
Constance Brown-Riggs, is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, national speaker and author of the Diabetes Guide to Enjoying Foods of the World, a convenient guide to help people with diabetes enjoy all the flavors of the world while still following a healthy meal plan. Follow Constance on social media @eatingsoulfully