What does the “sell by” date tell you?

Question

What does the “sell by” date tell you?

(1 point)
Responses

the last date a product can be used
the last date a product can be used

how long the product will be at peak quality
how long the product will be at peak quality

the last date a product can be sold
the last date a product can be sold

the date the product expires

Answer 1

how long the product will be at peak quality

Answer 2

The "sell by" date on a product tells you the last date the product can be sold. It does not necessarily indicate the date the product expires or the last date it can be used. The "sell by" date is meant for retailers to know how long they have to display the product, while the consumer can still safely consume the product for some time after the "sell by" date, as long as it has been handled properly and stored correctly. The expiration date, on the other hand, indicates the last date the product is safe to consume.