 Food safety starts at the market. Shop for items that do not need refrigeration first. Buy cans and packages that are in good condition. Avoid buying cans that have denser bulges and packages that are torn. Pay attention to sell-by, use-by, and expiration dates. Try to use products before their use-by date. Products still could be safe, but they'll start to decline in quality after this date. Do not buy products after their sell-by date. Stores should take products past their sell-by date off the shelves. Do not buy or eat products after the expiration dates. Products may not be safe after expiration dates. Buy fruits and vegetables that are not bruised or damaged. If provided, wrap raw meat, poultry, and seafood in plastic grocery bags. Separate raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs from ready-to-eat items, including produce. If using reusable grocery bags, have separate bags for raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs. If groceries will be in your car for more than one hour, place raw meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, and other perishables in a cooler filled with ice. If possible, make the grocery store your last stop.