With grocery prices rising and food waste a growing concern, more people are asking whether “expired” food is truly unsafe—or just past its prime.

Food pantries are grateful for generosity, but not every donation actually helps. Some items slow volunteers down, create ...

When people learn that “best-before” doesn’t mean “unsafe,” their fear of expired food fades, and they’re suddenly more open to eating and sharing what they’d once have thrown away. Study: Simple and ...

A shopper browsing the aisles of a Prime Supermarket outlet in Hougang apparently found meat products two days past their ...

Reality Check is a Merced Sun-Star series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email tips@mercedsun-star.com. Three Merced County businesses evaluated ...