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Out of date/Best before???
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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A certain gentleman of my acquaintance has just scoffed a ready meal best before 15/2/14.....8 days past when it should have been consumed. He said it was fine and as yet he hasnt coofled under the table. In the same vein ....yesterday i had one of those moments where i needed something to sook(a sweety you filthy lot) and a bag of wine gums came to hand...best beforeJan 2012! I demolished several and made it through the night.
Would you take the chance? What do you have in your store cupboard that has passed its "best"? |
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Googled it so here ya go lol
What's the difference between best before and use by dates?
You will see 'use by' dates on food that goes off quickly, such as smoked fish, meat products and ready-prepared salads. Don't use any food or drink after the end of the 'use by' date on the label, even if it looks and smells fine. This is because using it after this date could put your health at risk.
For the 'use by' date to be a valid guide, you must follow carefully storage instructions such as 'keep in a refrigerator'. If you don't follow these instructions, the food will spoil more quickly and you may risk food poisoning. 'Use by' does not always mean 'eat by'. If a food can be frozen its life can be extended beyond the 'use by' date. Once a food with a 'use by' date on it has been opened, you also need to follow any instructions such as 'eat within a week of opening'. But if the 'use by' date is tomorrow, then you must use the food by the end of tomorrow, even if you only opened it today.
'Best before' dates appear on a wide range of frozen, dried, tinned and other foods.
The 'best before' dates are more about quality than safety, except for eggs. So when the date runs out it doesn't mean that the food will be harmful, but it might begin to lose its flavour and texture.
You can eat eggs a day or two after the 'best before' date, providing the eggs are cooked thoroughly until yolk and white are both solid, or if they are used in dishes where they will be fully cooked, such as a cake. After the 'best before' date, the quality of the egg will deteriorate and if any salmonella bacteria are present, they could multiply to high levels and could make you ill. The 'best before' date will only be accurate if the food is stored according to the instructions on the label, such as 'store in a cool dry place' or 'keep in the fridge once opened'.
Date marks such as 'display until' or 'sell by' often appear near or next to the 'best before' or 'use by' date. They are used by some shops to help with stock control and are instructions for shop staff, not shoppers.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Best before totally different to use by if it was best before I would have no problem eating it unless it smelt off etc..,use by I would be very ify about that.. Xx "
Me too  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Used to drive me daft trying to explain all that to both staff and customers when i worked in retail.
Not to mention the "wit did we dae afore aw this date malarky" comments.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Used to drive me daft trying to explain all that to both staff and customers when i worked in retail.
Not to mention the "wit did we dae afore aw this date malarky" comments.
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Oh thats what drove you daft....is it???? I like to use the cats method....they sniff and if it aint right they jog on.....  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Used to drive me daft trying to explain all that to both staff and customers when i worked in retail.
Not to mention the "wit did we dae afore aw this date malarky" comments.
Oh thats what drove you daft....is it???? I like to use the cats method....they sniff and if it aint right they jog on..... "
its just one of many, wee auld glesga wimmin called jeannie and maigrit who wanted my tasty buns are another  |
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Cheap way to shop go in about 5ish and you can save a bundle in the reduced chiller. Get it home and freeze it and youve got a months shop for sometimes half price. More if you shop lidll or aldi... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If it smells ok, looks ok - then it probably is ok. I'd risk it.
I've had skimmed milk (the really see through stuff) a week over date and it's been fine. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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what DID we do before all the dates malarky..... sniffed or tasted and if it was ok, it was used up. too much food and drink is wasted because people think the date means the food is 'off' after it  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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best before, does not mean to be used by.
simple understanding of english language really needs to be used here.
As many have said, if it looks and tastes ok, it gets used. Far too much perfectly good food gets wasted.. and then wonder why their food bills are so expensive..lol
Most people have absolutely no idea what goes into making their foods or the processes or, yet freak out about some dates printed on the packet..
doesn't make much sense really. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If it smells ok, looks ok - then it probably is ok. I'd risk it.
I've had skimmed milk (the really see through stuff) a week over date and it's been fine. "
Ditto. If it smells iffy give it a wide berth if it smells ok, eat it.......makes you think |
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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago
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"If it smells ok, looks ok - then it probably is ok. I'd risk it.
I've had skimmed milk (the really see through stuff) a week over date and it's been fine.
Ditto. If it smells iffy give it a wide berth if it smells ok, eat it.......makes you think "
That works with cock too!!  |
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I pay little regard to best before or use by - unless the food in question has some kind of new life form growing on it or gives off a smell to give you the boak - & I'm never ill. Last year, my mum accidentally gave me some cheese spread that was a month out of date. I ate it. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Ive got a Lucky can ot mushy peas that I've had for about 14 years if anyones up for trying them as u hate mushy peas "
"Lucky" mushy peas and spam??? On my way round.....  |
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