sell-by date
noun
: a date printed on food packages showing the last day on which the food can be sold
—sometimes used figuratively
a theory that has passed its sell-by date [=an outdated theory]
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The affected cookies have a sell-by date of Jan. 5, 2024.
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2024
The affected arugula comes in clear plastic packages with a sell-by date of June 15, 2024 and lot code #LW15124.
—Korin Miller, Health, 12 June 2024
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The products listed on Aldi's website have specific UPC codes and various August and September sell-by dates.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
Body wash typically has a shelf life of 2 to 3 years, but the key is to read the sell-by date on the container.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2024
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2024
The affected arugula comes in clear plastic packages with a sell-by date of June 15, 2024 and lot code #LW15124.
—Korin Miller, Health, 12 June 2024
Michigan wine month: Events to check out in Detroit
The products listed on Aldi's website have specific UPC codes and various August and September sell-by dates.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
Body wash typically has a shelf life of 2 to 3 years, but the key is to read the sell-by date on the container.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2024
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“Sell-by date.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sell-by%20date. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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