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The woman in the supermarket was checking the expiration dates on every carton of milk. What is she concerned about?
AThe price of the milk.
BThe freshness and safety of the product.
CThe color of the carton.
DThe name of the cow.
✓ Correct Answer: B — The freshness and safety of the product.
Checking expiration dates is a behavior aimed at ensuring food has not spoiled.
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