The Truth About "Expired" Food: Food Expiration Dates Don't Mean What You Think.

By Colin Frey

Wasted by Design: The Business Behind Fake Expiry Fears

Do you really know when your food goes bad-or have you just been misled by a label?

Every year, millions of tons of perfectly edible food are thrown away because of misunderstood expiration dates. In The Truth About "Expired" Food, we take a closer look at one of the most widespread and costly misconceptions in modern food culture: that expiration dates always mean danger. Spoiler alert-they often don't.

This book uncovers the truth about food labeling, showing how confusing terms like "best by", "sell by", and "use by" have created a global food waste crisis. It digs into the science of spoilage, the business interests behind labeling practices, and what governments, communities, and individuals can do to stop the waste.

How the Industry Profits from Confusion

Expiration dates were never about safety-they were about standardization, inventory rotation, and consumer psychology. This book shows how the food industry has benefitted from our fear of "expired" products and how a simple misunderstanding has led to billions of dollars in unnecessary waste.

Inside, you'll discover:

What expiration dates really mean-and what they don'tThe difference between "use by," "sell by," and "best before"The true science of food spoilage and shelf lifeHow to tell if food is actually unsafeMyths that keep consumers afraid of "expired" goodsHow food waste affects the planet, from landfill overload to climate impactHow governments and communities around the world are tackling the issueSimple, practical tips to reduce waste in your own kitchenHow smart labeling and new technologies can help solve the problemIt's Time to Rethink What "Expired" Means

The Truth About "Expired" Food empowers you to shop smarter, waste less, and question the labeling systems that have gone unchallenged for decades. With facts, case studies, and expert insights, this book is your guide to making informed, waste-conscious decisions in the grocery aisle-and beyond.

Don't toss it-understand it. Get your copy of The Truth About "Expired" Food today and take the first step toward smarter, more sustainable eating.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CF4J4BC3
• ISBN13: 9798856494081
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"