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.…
  • solo@slrpnk.net
    17·
    21 hours ago

    I don’t remember who told me this “system” to check if food went bad, but it’s a great one imo

    1. If it looks good, smell it
    2. If it smells good, taste it
    3. If it tastes good, eat it
    • Krusty@quokk.auEnglish
      7·
      20 hours ago

      Yea, good advice. But also good to remember you can’t smell or taste salmonella, e coli, listeria, botulism, etc…

      • solo@slrpnk.net
        2·
        16 hours ago

        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.

    • activistPnk@slrpnk.netOP
      5·
      21 hours ago

      I would add: if it tastes off, spit it out, as tasting does not imply swallowing.

      Worth noting as well that the taste test can kill you when dealing with some very toxic variaties of wild mushrooms – even if you spit it out.