Decoding Food Expiration Labels

What percentage of food waste in the US is attributed to individual households?

• 37%

• 20%

• 50%

• 15%

In the 1970s, what did consumers demand from grocers regarding food?

• Organic options

• Lower prices

• Information on food freshness

• More imported food

What is the main purpose of 'open dating' on food products?

• To indicate food safety

• To display the manufacturing date

• To mark the expiration date

• To show optimum freshness

How long can refrigerated eggs remain good for consumption?

• Three weeks

• One week

• Five weeks

• Two weeks

Which food item is recommended to be eaten or frozen within days of purchase according to the USDA?

• Eggs

• Meat

• Canned foods

• Pasta

What percentage of Americans use date labels to decide if food is still edible?

• Nearly 60%

• Over 70%

• About 50%

• Less than 40%

What is one of the standardized phrases proposed for indicating food freshness?

• "Expires on"

• "Best if used by"

• "Use by"

• "Best before"

How much food waste could potentially be prevented annually by standardizing date labels at a federal level?

• Nearly 500,000 tons

• Over 600,000 tons

• Roughly 398,000 tons

• About 200,000 tons

Which country requires supermarkets to donate unsold food?

• United Kingdom

• France

• Germany

• United States

What is the best way to determine if food is fit for consumption according to the video?

• Checking the date label

• Using your senses

• Asking a professional

• Reading the ingredients