Useful Science

Expiration Dates

Episode Summary

This week we're talking about expiration dates.

Episode Notes

http://www.usefulscience.org/podcast/35

Returning hosts Avaneesh Narla and Dr. Susan Rogers Van Katwyk are here to demystify and unravel some of the mystery of “best by” or expiration dates. How much science is out there about these labels, and how much do they really tell us about health and safety? Does reducing the price of almost-expired food at the store increase overall waste?

Music by Solomon Krause-Imlach.

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