Do you know the difference between best before dates and use by dates on food packaging? Whilst you should not eat food beyond it's use by date, food past its best before date is perfectly safe to eat and there are plenty of inventive ways to use it and save it getting wasted. There are even some great ways to use expired food in other ways - who knew mayonnaise makes an ideal polish for stainless steel appliances? More tips can be found here. You can visit the Food Standards Agency website for more information on food safety in relation to expired foods.