With food prices inflated but Thanksgiving leftovers still sitting in the fridge, what should people do with this food? Food safety experts shared their insights on the issue.
With the inflated price of groceries today, people might be wondering how much they can kick the can when it comes to the expiration dates of an array of items. Some might recall the saying, 'When in doubt, throw it out.' But when can something be eaten safely past its expiration date? And are those Thanksgiving leftovers still safe to eat today? Food safety experts shared insights. PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST E.
When in doubt, throw it out' is a rule for a reason, New York-based food writer Alice Knisley Matthias told Fox News Digital. Trust your instinct, she said, because 'the nose knows.' 'An off-putting smell from a dairy product, canned or packaged item is cause for concern,' she said. Additionally, just because food is canned or jarred does not mean it is safe to eat, she said.
Canned and jarred goods should have a 'pop' if they are open for the first time, Matthias said. If they don't, this means that the seal could have been broken – putting a person at risk. Trevor Craig, a food safety expert at Microbac Laboratories, agreed with these takes. Foodborne illnesses tend to be downplayed, 'with many assuming the worst outcome is a few hours of stomach discomfort.
It's better to err on the side of caution.' The one exception to this rule, he said, comes to shelf life and expiration dates. These things, he said, 'often measure quality, not safety.' 'Some unopened containers that are past the expiration date might be fine to eat but won't as high quality. It all depends on the product,' Craig said. 'For example, a box of cereal is probably fine, but expired meat is best to toss.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Why Thanksgiving Day Food Is the Worst FoodThanksgiving is a farce. A wondrous, many-splendored, mysterious, and lovely farce, but a farce nonetheless.
Read more »
Thanksgiving food safety: Tips to avoid food poisoningHere are tips to thaw and cook Thanksgiving turkey safety and how to store Thanksgiving leftovers without a side of food poisoning.
Read more »
TSA Thanksgiving food rules for flying, plus why you should not wrap giftsMore than 18 million people are expected to be screened from Tuesday, November 26 to Monday, December 2.
Read more »
Thanksgiving’s Worst Twist Is Actually Good News For Eli Roth’s Slasher SequelThanksgiving's problem can save Thanksgiving 2.
Read more »
How to safely cook your turkey this Thanksgiving, and how long you can eat Thanksgiving leftoversIf you're looking forward to a delicious — and safe — Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones, here's how to cook your turkey and keep your leftovers safely.
Read more »
The Best Movies to Watch on Thanksgiving (That Aren’t Actually About Thanksgiving)Comic Book Movies, News, & Digital Comic Books
Read more »