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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 13 MIN

Your Expiration Dates Are Lying To You

from Health Declassified · host peterwrightsyakkingpodcast

Is that "Best By" date on your food a safety rule or a giant lie? For decades, we've been throwing away perfectly good food—and money—because of a massive misunderstanding about expiration dates. In this episode, we expose the shocking truth: most of the dates on your food have nothing to do with safety and are not regulated by the government. We'll break down what "Best By," "Sell By," and "Use By" *actually* mean (hint: they're not the same). You'll discover the one and only food product with a federally regulated safety date and learn why this confusing system was created in the first place—a system that benefits manufacturer profits over your wallet and the planet. Join us as we uncover the real-world consequences of food waste and arm you with the ultimate food safety tool you already own: your senses. Learn how long common foods *really* last and which exceptions you need to know to keep your family safe. It's time to stop trusting the date and start trusting yourself. Stop throwing your money in the trash! Listen now to reclaim your kitchen and slash your grocery bill. #FoodWaste #ExpirationDates #SaveMoney #FoodMyths #GroceryHacks Health Declassified is brought to you by Peter Wright & Kathleen Beauvais https://HealthDeclassified.com  [email protected]    [email protected]  Get our weekly newsletter for links to articles mentioned on the show, holistic health tips and news of future guests. Subscribe here   Content on our website, in our newsletter, in our audio and video episodes has been obtained from reliable sources, is for information only and should not be taken as medical advice. Check with your doctor before starting a new exercise or supplement programme especially if you have any joint, skeletal, mobility or digestive issues.

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