“‘Best Before’ dates are about quality, not safety. This means the product may not be at its absolute best in terms of taste, texture, or appearance after that date, but it’s usually still safe to eat if it’s been stored properly and the packaging is intact. Unlike a ‘Use By’ date — which is about food safety — a ‘Best Before’ date simply indicates when the manufacturer thinks the product will be at its peak quality. So as long as the item looks, smells, and tastes normal, it should still be fine to consume.” Reduced BBE 09/06/25
