Food Labeling Information
Many food labels display a code date to show consumers when to best use a food or what the shelf life is for that product. Because of the variety of code dates used, consumers are sometimes confused on how to interpret the dates. Use these publications to help understand code dating of foods.
- Meat Product Labeling and Marketing: What Do All Those Words Really Mean? - MF3209, Kansas State University
- What's on a Food Label? - L883, Kansas State University
- Food Product Dating: What Do Those Dates Mean? - MF3204, Kansas State University
- Date Labeling Toolkit - Institute of Food Technologists
- Food Storage and Shelf Life - Institute of Food Technologists
Organic Foods
Organic foods are gaining popularity among consumers. They appeal to those who are looking for a healthy diet and lifestyle. Are organic foods safer than traditionally grown foods? Here's some information to help sort out this question.