Kroger Sell-By Dates

I have a box (actually, 6 boxes) of Kroger brand lime gelatin dessert with sell-by date stamped:

SELL BY JUN 05 09B KA

Is this June 5, 2009, June 9, 2005 or June 2005 (with "09B" of no consequence)?

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Best Answer

This is standard dating and would be June 5, 2009. In the US it's pretty standard for open dating to be formatted as month-day-year.

Also from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service:

Does Federal Law Require Dating?

Except for infant formula, product dating is not required by Federal regulations.

For meat, poultry, and egg products under the jurisdiction of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), dates may be voluntarily applied provided they are labeled in a manner that is truthful and not misleading and in compliance with FSIS regulations1. To comply, a calendar date must express both the month and day of the month. In the case of shelf-stable and frozen products, the year must also be displayed. Additionally, immediately adjacent to the date must be a phrase explaining the meaning of that date such as "Best if Used By."

(Emphasis mine.)

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Quick Answer about "Kroger Sell-By Dates"

The change means Kroger will use one of two date labels on its own branded products: “Use by” indicates a food safety date. The date listed is the deadline after which that food is no longer safe to consume. “Best if used by” indicates food quality.

How do I read my Kroger expiration date?

For sell-by dates that go past at home, you can continue to store the food for a short amount of time depending on what it is. Some common products are: ground meat and poultry (1-2 days past the date), beef (3-5 days past the date), eggs (3-5 weeks past the date). If you're concerned about food safety, use your nose.

How long is my sell by date good for?

Food is generally safe if consumed past this date, but may have deteriorated in flavor, texture, or appearance. \u201cUse- By\u201d dates are most often found on canned goods, dry goods, condiments, or other shelf stable items.

Can you use food past the sell by date?

A "Sell-By" date tells the store how long to display the product for sale for inventory management. It is not a safety date. A \u201cUse-By" date is the last date recommended for the use of the product while at peak quality. It is not a safety date except for when used on infant formula as described below.

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