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California bans ‘sell by’ food labels. Here’s why

California is making food labels less confusing by banning "sell by" dates.

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What happened California is making food labels less confusing by banning "sell by" dates.
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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 1, 9:35 PM

California bans ‘sell by’ food labels. Here’s why

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California is making food labels less confusing by banning "sell by" dates.

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The HillNews report · Jul 1, 11:21 PM

California bans ‘sell by’ food labels

A new California law went into effect Wednesday that bans "sell by" food labels as part of a statewide effort to cut down on food waste. Food manufacturers now must use one or both of two l...

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 1, 9:35 PM

California bans ‘sell by’ food labels. Here’s why

California is making food labels less confusing by banning "sell by" dates.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 1, 9:35 PM

California bans ‘sell by’ food labels. Here’s why

California is making food labels less confusing by banning "sell by" dates.

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Jul 1, 9:35 PM: WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville) joined the source map.

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Jul 1, 9:35 PM: WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville) joined the source map.

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