Use By Date vs. Sell By Date vs. Best By Date

Use-By Date

Refers to the final day that the product will be at its optimal freshness, flavor, and texture.

Sell-By Date

The date indicating the recommended time by which an item should be sold.

Best Before Date

When this date passes it does not mean that the food will be harmful.

But this date does indicate when an item might begin losing flavor and texture.