Day dots are one of the most obvious food rotation labels because they specifically detail the day a food item will expire. The purpose of food rotation labels is to make sure that older food is consumed before new food so that in the ideal world no food in a kitchen ever expires. Food rotation labels can also be imprinted with use first. Use first food rotation labels specifically communicate the fact that these items must be utilized first before moving on to any other food items. Food rotation labels play a pivotal role in preventing unnecessary expenses because food goes bad and in ensuring that no one gets sick from eating food that is expired.