Question

why is it important to check the manufacturing and the expiry date of packaged food items before consuming them

Answer 1

It's important as we cannot or should not consume anything which has reached near expiry and it's waste and spoiled after the expiry. So to take care of ourselves and our health it's necessary.

Answer 2

It is important to check the manufacturing and expiry date of packaged food items before consuming them because;

• These dates tell the customers whether the product is safe and suitable for consumption.
• It makes us aware of the shelf-life of the product we purchased.
• Manufacturing date and expiry date are thus the indicators of food safety.
• Manufacturing date is the date when the packaged food item was prepared and this date is important because it will help us to know how old the packaged food is.
• The expiry date is the last date by which the packaged food has to be consumed and this date is valid only if the food is stored and handled the right way.
• Once the packaged food gets expired, there is a high chance that the nutritional value of the food drops, dangerous bacteria begin to develop on it, can even lead to food poisoning, etc.