If you’ve ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you’re not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.…
(cross-post of a thread in !food@slrpnk.net originally posted by someone else)
Of course this approach has its limits. I thought it was clear when I said that this method is to “check if food went bad”.
If something like meat has not been cooked, or a dairy product has not been properly pasteurised, or there where unsanitary food production conditions, or not canned properly etc, this method does not apply.
It is definately not a way to check if something is eadible in general. And if you are pregnant or have special diatery needs, you know the specifics of your situation.
AFAIK, you can’t visually assess whether something’s been “properly” pasteurized or canned, and plenty of traditional dishes use un/semi-cooked meats.
The saying smacks of <90s (if not <50s) in its deceptive simplicity, and assumption that the listener is smart enough to suss out the rare moments it’s applicable.
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Yea, good advice. But also good to remember you can’t smell or taste salmonella, e coli, listeria, botulism, etc…
That is a good reminder, thank you
Of course this approach has its limits. I thought it was clear when I said that this method is to “check if food went bad”.
If something like meat has not been cooked, or a dairy product has not been properly pasteurised, or there where unsanitary food production conditions, or not canned properly etc, this method does not apply.
It is definately not a way to check if something is eadible in general. And if you are pregnant or have special diatery needs, you know the specifics of your situation.
AFAIK, you can’t visually assess whether something’s been “properly” pasteurized or canned, and plenty of traditional dishes use un/semi-cooked meats.
The saying smacks of <90s (if not <50s) in its deceptive simplicity, and assumption that the listener is smart enough to suss out the rare moments it’s applicable.
(aside: definitely*, edible*)