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
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    1 hour 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
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      32 minutes ago

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

    • activistPnk@slrpnk.netOP
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      1 hour 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.