Smart Dating

by WiredBerries Readers — April 18, 2007

"Since food safety is a hot topic these days," writes Caity Gerhardt of Seattle, WA, whenever I open a jar or bottle of salad dressing, mayo, spaghetti sauce, or other item that will stay in the fridge for a while after the first use, I grab a permanent marker and just note the day's date in big numbers on the label. This gives me a reference point for the next time I use that item."

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