Is it safe to eat food after the use by date?

Chef's answer
Use-by dates are about safety You can eat food until and on the use-by date but not after. ... After the use-by date, don't eat, cook or freeze your food. The food could be unsafe to eat or drink, even if it has been stored correctly and looks and smells fine.
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