Which statement about FIFO is false?

• A. FIFO rotates inventory so older items are used first.
• B. FIFO widens the time in which spoilage can occur.
• C. FIFO helps minimize waste.
• D. FIFO supports inventory control.

Answer: (B)

FIFO is a method of organizing inventory so that the oldest stock is used before newer stock. This keeps items at their best quality by ensuring older products don’t sit unused and pass their shelf life. Because you’re rotating stock to use the oldest items first, you’re actively reducing spoilage risk and making waste easier to minimize. It also supports inventory control by giving a clear picture of what’s on hand and what needs to be used or reordered.

The statement that FIFO widens the time in which spoilage can occur isn’t accurate. FIFO actually reduces that window by pulling the oldest items forward for use, which helps prevent items from reaching their spoilage date.