Do you eat food that’s past its expiration date if it still smells and looks fine?

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I don’t cause I’m not trying to risk getting sick or something else

Rei13 · Accepted Answer

It depends on what it is tbh. Some things, like milk or bread, can go bad prior to the expiration date while other canned goods can be good for months to years after that date. I just judge off of smell and appearance initially, followed by taste. It has worked well for me so far. I’ve gotten sick off of slightly spoiled milk before not realizing it was bad (it was a week prior to the actual expiration) because it was mixed with other things that hid the taste, haven’t gotten sick with anything past the date since I’m a lot more cautious 😅😂

jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

I had between 6 - 14 bananas today because they were on the verge of going bad and my dad was too cheap to throw them out and I have guests coming over tomorrow and did not want them to see rotten bananas in our home. It wasn't too bad cause my dinner was very low calorie so I don't think I gained any weight from eating those bananas.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Yeah, I knew a guy who had been in food biology (he lived to 94) and he said only things to not eat past use by were soft cheeses and seafood Once ate 7 year outdated KitKat's, absolutely fine

Astarlessnightsky · Accepted Answer

Yes. Nothings wrong with it. Most food are still good, sometimes months after the expiration date.

PBandJ_Nerd · Answer

Usually I do that with candy. I'll still eat it.

Sweetsurprize · Answer

I've done that in the past but I maybe just gotten lucky. I obviously don't want to make that a habit! Haha.

Apple1996 · Answer

Depends what it is. Bread or anything else fresh I'll throw out if it's past the date. Canned, self stable foods I'll maybe risk it

CrimsonAngel09 · Answer

Depending on what it is, it's usually a day or two more.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Yes, sometimes even after it starts to smell IF the smell isn't bad, yet.

Anonymous · Answer

Only Almond Milk because it tends to not be spoiled after the expiration date.

bowenw · Answer

It depends what it is. If it's something perishable probably not or I may taste as small piece of it to see if it's still okay.

DarkLegacy · Answer

Yes sure food can last up to a week past its sell by date, and some foods are heving those dates removed here in the UK

LiamJHayden · Answer

It depends. Some things might have a expiration date on it, like pure honey, that if properly stored can last for years, even decades.

soe11 · Answer

I don't consume expired date food. Why should I take a risks of my health.

Anonymous · Answer

Of course. It always makes laugh that people think an expiration date is something set in stone. It's just and "optimal" date before, it!

Sparkie460 · Answer

It depends on what it is. Some things I just toss it out.

LavLavLuv · Answer

I ate an expired canned peach once… Yum💀 I didn’t know it was expired tho ☠️

JackCarter · Answer

Maybe around 2-3 days past expiry...

Andrej_23 · Answer

No - because expiration dates  do  exist for a reason.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Nope, not worth the risk.

Fireguy17 · Answer

Sure. Certain things yes, they are fine.

exitseven · Answer

Yes, after I check it out

TallAnon · Answer

Nope, I'd rather avoid it than save 2 bucks

CubaPirate · Answer

Absolutely 💯

MementoMori777 · Answer

Yep.

Guardian45 · Answer

Not usually

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