“Open Dating” (use of a calendar date as opposed to a code) on a food product is a date stamped on a products package to help the store determine how long to display the product for sale. It can also help the purchaser to know the time limit to purchase or use the product at its best quality. It is not a safety date.

What is Open dating code dating?

Open dating (calendar date as code) is stamped on a food product a products package. It helps stores to determine time to display products, and the purchaser to know time limits to use the product at its best quality, not a safety date.