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I Write About Food Recalls for a Living—Here's How to Find the Most Important Information on Your Product

If you’ve ever been confused by a recall, keep reading. Check UPC, lot codes and best-by dates to see if your food is part of a recall. Recalled items should be disposed of, and you may need to ...
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The UPC bar code arrived 40 years ago; now, they’re ubiquitous

One of the earliest forms of the bar code will celebrate its 40th anniversary Thursday, June 26. On that date in 1974, a 10-pack of Juicy Fruit Gum was scanned for its Universal Product Code (UPC) at ...