One thing we have to be on top on is expiration dates. Supermarkets now use a number of different indicators from sell by dates to use by dates, all of which have slightly different meanings.
See a comprehensive rundown of the many expiration dates on different food in this piece from Web MD. Another thing to understand is the lifespan of food once we store it in our fridge or freezer.
This can vary massively, with some things lasting a very long time in the fridge, while others can only last a couple of days before it should be frozen or eaten.
Unfortunately, there have never really been any definitive guidelines on this, meaning that the only way to know whether our food is still ok to eat comes down to educated guessing.
That is, until now. SousVideTools.com have created this great infographic titled ‘The Ultimate Guide To Storing Food In The Fridge & Freezer’.
Infographic by: www.sousvidetools.com