[] the date, printed on a container or package, that advises a shop/store how long it should offer a particular item of food or drink for sale. These items can usually be used after this date （食品、饮料等）最迟销售日期◆Is it safe to use a package of hot dogs when it is past its sell-by date? 过了最迟销售日期的盒装热狗还能安全食用吗？➡ see note at best-before date