Would an extra
$30 per month for each person in your household help? That’s about $370
per person per year, or almost $1,500 for a family of four. That’s the
amount of money USDA estimates the average American spends on food that’s not
eaten—the annual equivalent of approximately 2 months’ worth of groceries. USDA
recently launched a new section on ChooseMyPlate.gov
to raise awareness about how much edible food is wasted nationwide, along with
tips on ways to reduce food waste at home. Sometimes consumers throw away
wholesome food because they are confused about how to safely store it or the
meaning of those dates stamped on the label. In spring 2015, USDA
launched a FoodKeeper App to provide consumers with easy access to clear,
scientific information on food storage, proper storage temperatures, food
product dating, and expiration dates. The information is also on the agency’s
website at Food
Date Labels.
Source: USDA,
10/20/15, Food
Waste
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