Understanding Expiration Dates: Is This Meat Still Good?

It can be really confusing to look at an indicator date on a package and see a variety of different terms.

If there is a misunderstanding of what the date means, the safety of the food product and those consuming it could be compromised.

Michigan State University Extension recommends keeping your refrigerator at the proper temperature, less than 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

It is important that continuous refrigerated or frozen storage be used with meat products that are not shelf stable.

Sell by — This creates an easy date for the retailer to know when the product has to be removed from their shelf and disposed of instead of being sold.

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