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A date is stamped below a Sell By label on a carton of eggs displayed at Park Plaza Fine Foods, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)An Enjoy By date is stamped on a drink displayed at Park Plaza Fine Foods, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)A Best If Used By date is stamped on a package of potato chips displayed at Park Plaza Fine Foods, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)A Sell By date is stamped on package of cheese displayed at Park Plaza Fine Foods, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)A Best If Used By date is stamped above a Sell By label on a milk carton, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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A date is stamped below a Sell By label on a carton of eggs displayed at Park Plaza Fine Foods, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)