A state public health department wants to reduce food waste while protecting consumers. Which two-item policy bundle best synthesizes federal guidance and state authority concerning product dating that they could adopt?

Mandate identical federal-style expiration dates on all foods regardless of risk level and ban manufacturer-specific labeling to avoid consumer confusion, with state inspectors enforcing the new uniform national dates.

Prohibit any date labeling other than a mandatory labeled 'discard-by' on all products, removing best-by or sell-by options to simplify consumer decisions even though federal law allows voluntary labels.

Require that all foods past any printed date be immediately disposed of by retailers, while offering no consumer education, because dates alone are sufficient to ensure safety.

Encourage voluntary use of clear, consumer-friendly date labels (sell-by, best-by, use-by with definitions) and implement targeted state rules for high-risk items like eggs and infant formula while educating consumers about sensory checks and the 'when in doubt, throw it out' principle.