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Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that's often a waste (japantoday.com)
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[–] 14 points 3 months ago (3 children)

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

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  • [–] 6 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    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.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago*

    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*)

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