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[โ€“] mozz@mbin.grits.dev 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

As weird as it sounds, this actually isn't true in general. Except on baby formula, it's not required by federal law. Some states require it and some don't, but it's more or less put there voluntarily by everyone because they don't want spoiled stuff going around with their name on it.

[โ€“] Zoot@reddthat.com 4 points 4 months ago

Youre also more likely to replace it after its "expired"