Make a game out of checking the dented and crushed bin against your coupon file to see how many items you can get for free or almost free by doubling down and redeeming a coupon on an already discounted item.Īsk and You Might Receive. "Stores get reimbursed for coupons regardless of the condition the item is sold in or the price," Nelson says. Stephanie Nelson (aka "Coupon Mom"), one of the nation's leading authorities on grocery coupons, says coupons can be redeemed for most items that are already reduced for quick sale.
For extra values, look for grocery stores that mark down meat with preprinted, fixed-value labels (e.g., "$1.50 off"), which of course means that the best values are on the smallest packages. Discounts on meat, produce and baked goods approaching their "sell by" date are often discounted by 30 percent. In my experience, you can expect almost a 50 percent discount - or even more - on dented canned goods, as well as on boxed items like cereals and cake mixes that got a little crushed in shipping. If you're not on the lookout for reduced-for-quick-sale food items at your grocery store and other places like the dollar store and even drugstores, you're missing out on some real savings. (other than for infant formula and some baby foods), the USDA website provides a wealth of information on food storage and safety.ĭon't Underestimate the Savings. While there is no federally mandated food-dating system in the U.S. The USDA says that because the "use by" date usually refers to best quality and not product safety, "even if the date expires during home storage, a product should be safe, wholesome and of good quality - if handled properly." The date has been determined by the manufacturer of the product. A "use by" date is the last date recommended for the use of the product while at peak quality.A "best if by (or before)" date is a recommendation for best flavor or quality.You should buy a product before that date.
A "sell by" date tells the store how long to display the product for sale.Department of Agriculture regarding labels on food and other perishable items: Is It Safe? Here's the official scoop from the U.S.
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