expiry dates
Food safety cutoffs
Expiry dates are the dates after which something is no longer valid or safe to use.
The term appears most often on food packaging, medications, and official documents like passports or credit cards: Check the expiry date before you eat that yogurt.
British English favors expiry date where American English typically uses expiration date.
Introduction of impurities
- foodborne illnessSickness from contaminated meals
- pathogensDisease-causing microorganisms
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- spoilageFood degradation process
health risks · toxicity · mold · salmonella · listeria · consumption · refrigeration · storage
Time limit for completion
- cutoffPoint of termination
- terminationAct of ending something
- lapsedEnded through neglect
- voidWithout legal effect
invalid · passport · license · warranty · medication · prescription · coupons · membership
Items prone to decay
- produceMake or manufacture
- dairyMilk-based foods collectively
- meatAnimal tissue for food
- seafoodMarine creatures as cuisine
poultry · bakery · vegetables · fruits · deli · eggs · milk · yogurt
Maintaining something's condition
- storageSpace for keeping goods
- packagingProtective product enclosure
- longevityDuration of existence
- stabilityResistance to displacement
canning · vacuum-sealed · freeze-dried · preservatives · airtight · degradation · potency · pantry staples
U.S. health regulator
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- labelingAssigning identifying markers
- guidelinesSuggested rules for behavior
- consumer protectionLaws defending purchasers' interests
inspection · quality control · recall · batch number · lot number · health codes · standards · USDA
contamination
Introduction of impurities
- foodborne illnessSickness from contaminated meals
- pathogensDisease-causing microorganisms
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
spoilage · health risks · toxicity · mold · salmonella · listeria · consumption · refrigeration · storage · freezing
deadline
Time limit for completion
- cutoffPoint of termination
- terminationAct of ending something
- lapsedEnded through neglect
void · invalid · passport · license · warranty · medication · prescription · coupons · membership · contracts
perishables
Items prone to decay
seafood · poultry · bakery · vegetables · fruits · deli · eggs · milk · yogurt · cheese
preservation
Maintaining something's condition
stability · canning · vacuum-sealed · freeze-dried · preservatives · airtight · degradation · potency · pantry staples · non-perishables
FDA
U.S. health regulator
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- labelingAssigning identifying markers
- guidelinesSuggested rules for behavior
consumer protection · inspection · quality control · recall · batch number · lot number · health codes · standards · USDA · traceability
- product labelsingredient list, warning labels, safety labels, warning label, nutrition facts
- Food Regulationfood standards, food inspection, food safety, health codes, allergen labels
- cosmetics regulationproduct safety, safety testing, cosmetic ingredients, ingredient labeling, product labeling
- retail lawconsumer rights, sales tax, product liability, labeling laws, product labeling
- loyalty programspoints, rewards points, loyalty card, punch cards, points system
- Consumer Protectionconsumer rights, consumer protection, consumer safety, refunds, buyer protection
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