Watchdog warns over eating food past use-by date amid UK cost of living squeeze

One in three people surveyed had eaten food past its use-by date in past month to save money

The food safety watchdog has warned consumers against eating food past its use-by date or switching off their fridge and freezer to save money.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), whose remit covers England, Northern Ireland and Wales, said people were taking risks because of financial pressures caused by rising energy bills and the cost of living crisis.