When it comes to sell-by dates on food products, which statement comes closer to your opinion?

When it comes to sell‑by dates on food products, which statement comes closer to your opinion? Published on June 19, 2019 → Survey conducted on June 19, 2019 on 1858 U.S. adults

All adults

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Sell-by dates are hard deadlines by which you should eat and dispose of food

19%

Sell-by dates are flexible and you can still consume food a few days after a sell-by date

54%

Sell-by dates are not very accurate and it’s fine to consume food after the sell-by date has passed

18%

Don’t know

Sell-by dates are hard deadlines by which you should eat and dispose of food

19%

Sell-by dates are flexible and you can still consume food a few days after a sell-by date

54%

Sell-by dates are not very accurate and it’s fine to consume food after the sell-by date has passed

18%

Don’t know

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