In the context of safety labeling, which option is correct for infant formula?

• A. Expiration date applies
• B. Recommended use date applies
• C. Best used by date applies
• D. None of the above, except in infant formula

Answer: (D)

Safety labeling communicates how long a product can be used safely. For most items, you’ll see terms like expiration date, best used by date, or recommended use date. Infant formula, however, is governed by separate regulatory rules and uses a specific date format to ensure safety for babies—typically a use-by-style date along with the manufacture date and lot code. Because the general date terms don’t precisely match infant formula requirements, the correct choice is that none of the above apply in general, except in infant formula, where a distinct date requirement is used. In practice, you’ll often see a use-by date on infant formula packages rather than the other generic dates.