The UK's food safety watchdog has warned people against risking their health to try to save money amid the cost of living crisis.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is concerned about people eating food past its use-by date or switching off their fridge and freezer to cut costs in the wake of soaring energy bills, rising food costs and increased mortgage payments. A survey conducted by the FSA found that 32% of respondents had eaten food past its use-by date at least once in the past month, while 18% had turned off a fridge or freezer to reduce energy bills.
This year, major UK retailers such as Morrisons have scrapped their best-before dates on many fresh products in a bid to reduce food waste, but the FSA suggests the more important use-by dates should still be followed where possible, according to Grocery Gazette.
