old sauces, and containers pushed toward the back can all contribute to household food waste.
Organizing the refrigerator regularly helps people identify products that should be used soon.
A simple approach is to check the refrigerator before shopping and make meals around ingredients that are approaching their recommended use-by dates.
It is also important to understand the difference between a use-by date, which relates to safety for certain foods, and a best-before date, which generally concerns quality.
When in doubt about the safety of perishable food, it is better not to consume it.
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