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What's the difference between use-by and best before?

Food Safety
Food Standards Agency

Food can contain harmful bacteria, and if it is stored for long enough or at the wrong temperature, food poisoning can occur.

The Food Standards Agency have a short video, so you can know the difference and keep yourself and those you care about safe. 

Click here to watch. 

 

 

 

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