Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that's often a waste

San Francisco, California—According to experts, throwing away food solely because the date on the packaging has passed is often a waste. Many consumers routinely discard items like cartons of milk and containers of yogurt once the printed date is reached.

However, despite these expiration dates, the food is frequently still perfectly edible. The practice of discarding such items contributes to unnecessary food waste.