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Common phrases used to date foods: "Sell-by" date tells the store how long to display the product for sale. "Freeze-by" date tells the consumer to prepare or freeze the product by date. "Use-by" date is the last date recommended for the use of the product while at peak quality. "Best if used by" date is recommended for best flavor or quality. It is not a purchase or safety date. The dates provided on foods are the food manufacturer's recommendations regarding optimal eating experience and quality.
The dates found on foods are the food manufacturer's recommendations regarding optimal eating experience and quality. To keep shelf-stable foods at their best quality, store them in a clean, dry, cool (below 85°F)areas away from heat sources (stove or refrigerator 's exhaust). Never use food from cans that are leaking, rusing, bulging, badely dented or with a foul odor. Never use food from cracked jars, jars with loose or bulging lids, or any container that spurts liquid when you open it.
Food Lion is proud to offer our customers a variety of high quality products. On occasion, items can be recalled for a variety of reasons, often by the manufacturere themselves. In all cases, ensuring the safety and consistency of our products are the highest priority at Food Lion. We are happy to replace the recalled items or give customers a full refund, whichever you prefer.
No we do not. Perishable items that are returned to the store are disposed of per our defined standard practices. For example, products may be removed from the original packaging and composted or discarded.
Both the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) recommend safe minimum internal cooking temperatures: Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb, Steaks, Roasts and Chops: 145°F with 3 minutes rest time; Fish 145°F; Ground Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb 160°F; Egg Dishes 160°F; Turkey, Chicken, Duck, Whole, Pieces and Ground 165°F
www.foodsafety.gov provides timely food safety information.
The FoodKeeper App guidelines to help you maintain freshness and quality of foods as well as reduce waste.
