sell/use by dates

[tamirra]

On food that you have frozen yourself, how long after the use by date can it still be consumed? Thanks

[trt]

Ive used food thats been frozen for a year, if thats what you mean.

[kjc]

A year is far too long. There should be a guide somewhere in your freezer. Usually on the inside of the door.

[NoMercy]

Providing it was frozen within the use by date, it can be stored for up to 3 months.

Also, a common misconception with dates on food is that a best before date is the same as a use by date. A use by date is a QUALIFYING date, and so therefore must be consumed by that date, unless you choose to freeze it.

A best before date is merely a recommendation, and food can still be safely consumed, in some cases, up to 6 months after the given date.

Contact your local environmental health and ask for a leaflet called, "Understanding Food Labels" and that should tell you all you need to know.

[ummmm]

If you read the papers they are getting rid of sale by/ use by dates etc. Defrost it and use your nose. You'll be able to smell if it's off.

Apparently, as a nation we are throwing away so much perfectly good food because of these ridiculous dates.

[tamirra]

Yes ummmm im aware of what the news and papers are saying, but they dont mention what i want to know, thats why i thought i would ask on here, but thanks for all your advice. x

[bushbaby_de]

Most food labels tell you how long you can keep it for if you freeze it.