Asylum Debunks 10 Gross Food Myths

8. You should never buy food past its sell date.

Since food isn't always consumed right after it's purchased, sell-by dates allow for a grace period of a few days. This means that buying food a couple days after the pull date shouldn't pose any health or quality risks as long as it is consumed that day. In any case, it's always better to go with the freshest option, rather than creating your own dietary-themed episode of "24."

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