That “best by” or “sell by” stamp? It’s total marketing fluff. Bakers aren’t wizards. They just pick a date that sounds safe.
Most bread is perfectly edible days—sometimes weeks—after that printed date. The government doesn’t regulate those dates for safety, except for baby formula. So relax.
Here’s the funny truth: The date is about quality, not safety. It tells you when the bread might get stale or dry. It does not tell you when it will kill you.
