Abstract: A method of dating a food product that includes packaging at least two packages of a food product into a storage container and after packaging the at least two packages, the method further includes making the at least two packages with a date while the at least two packages are located within the storage container.

Abstract: An organic plastic matchbook cover having continuous front, back and side walls, and that is closed at its bottom and generally open at its top. The walls and bottom define a generally wedge-shaped interior cavity having the size and shape necessary to receive a conventional paper matchbook therewithin. An opening is provided in the front wall of the cover in position to overlie the striking surface of the matchbook, and a second opening is provided in the back wall to permit a thumb or finger to engage the back of the matchbook. A holding tab projects from the top of the back wall partially across the top of the cover towards the front wall in position to overlie and engage the top of a matchbook positioned in the cavity, and a locking tab projects inwardly from each of the side walls.

Abstract: The cover of a matchbook has a perforated tear line or the like arranged relative to a striking strip or igniting material on the cover and relative to a staple, glue, or other means securing the cover on a match comb, such that a portion of the cover containing at least a portion of the striking strip can be readily removed to impede further ignition of matches on the striking material.