Suzie's Tips ... Delicious Food and Keeping it Safe

Processed Meats ( sausage ) Package Dating Hi to all of you. Nice to have you here. We're continuing our discussion on sausage products. Although dating is a voluntary program and not mandated by the federal government, if a date is used it must state what the date means. Since none is a safety date, the product can be used after the date, provided it was stored safely. Follow the guidelines on the following page for maximum quality in sausage products. "Sell By" date - tells the store how long to display the product for sale. You should buy the product before the date expires. "Best if Used By" date - Date by which product should be used for best flavor and quality. It is not a purchase or safety date. "Use-By" date - the last date recommended for use of the product while at peak quality. Thanks for dropping by. Suzie's Food Blog Posted: Tuesday 10th May 2005, 1:38 AM

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