LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — From “sell by” to “best if used by,” food expiration dates can be confusing — and that confusion can lead to tossing out perfectly good food.

I decided to ask the experts to learn more. How long can you really push food expiration dates? Experts weigh in for Las Vegas shoppers

Experts say here in the valley, we do need to be a bit more cautious since many products are imported. But they also stress that not all dates mean the food is unsafe the moment the clock strikes midnight.

For Las Vegas local Susan Miller, eating anything past the printed date just isn’t worth it, especially because she’s the primary caretaker for her elderly mother.

“I don’t want to get my mom sick. She lives with me, and I’m her caretaker,” Miller said. “No, I won’t [eat past the date]. No

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