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Officially, the FDA conservatively says that fresh poultry (Chicken or turkey) when refrigerated is good for 1 or 2 days after the sell by date. Nine months when frozen. These short but safe time limits will help keep refrigerated food 40Â° F (4Â° C) from spoiling or becoming dangerous.
This is a question I used to wonder myself. I've learned that there is a difference. An expiration date is when the food will likely no longer be suitable for consumption. A sell by date is exactly what it says. This date indicates the latest a supplier can safely sell a food product. After this date, food has a seven day shelf life before expiring. If you look closely, a few food companies that use sell by dates will indicate on the packaging to consume within seven days of the sell by date. I hope this helps.