EPISODE · Jul 20, 2026 · 44 MIN
Why expiration dates in America are going bad
from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR
Approximately 20% of all food waste in America is linked to confusion over date labels. Now, California is banning most food expiration labeling. So, what do expiration dates really tell us? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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