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The speaker argues that food does not deteriorate from one day to the next. The concept of expiration dates, particularly in Brazil, is deemed senseless. With an example illustrating how food manufactured a year ago can still be deemed safe, it is emphasized that the strict adherence to expiration dates creates a false sense of security among consumers.
The criticism is directed at the existing regulations forcing supermarkets to discard items once they reach their expiration date, regardless of their actual condition. This leads to a significant waste of edible food, which could still be suitable for consumption. The notion of throwing away food that is still good is labeled as a “disgraceful waste” that compounds the issues of hunger and economic inefficiency in society.