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Aug 17, 2026
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Confused by best-before dates on food packages? Here’s a primer
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Confused by best-before dates on food packages? Here’s a primer
LESLIE BECK
SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL
PUBLISHED 2 HOURS AGO
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Most prepackaged foods in Canada with a shelf life of 90 days or less are required to have a best-before date.
GIORDANO CIAMPINI/THE CANADIAN PRESS
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