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Hi rigsby,

I don't think I'd use mince that was that old especially if it's not looking as it should do. From your description, personally I'd bin it.

On the other hand, if I knew that it was in date and had been stored properly and looked ok, then I would give it a sniff, and if it smelt ok then cook/taste a tiny bit and if it tasted ok then I'd probably eat it. Saying that, it's really your decision as people on an internet forum can't decide for you without being able to see the actual food.

Once you've had more input I'll add your thread to the Quick Questions on food safety / sell by / use by dates thread.

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Penelope_Penguin

rigsby1967 wrote: »

I forgot about some mince meat i had in the fridge until just now.

Can you clarify please - mincemeat (mince pie filling) or minced meat (such as minced beef or pork)?

TudorRose

Bin it if it is the meat variety.You don't want food poisoning for the New Year.

Linda32

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

Can you clarify please - mincemeat (mince pie filling) or minced meat (such as minced beef or pork)?

I thought the OP meant the sweet one in the jar as well, I'd have said it would be fine.
I wouldn't risk minced meat though.

Penelope_Penguin

Linda32 wrote: »

I thought the OP meant the sweet one in the jar as well, I'd have said it would be fine.
I wouldn't risk minced meat though.

Me too I've never heard of meat on the turn being described as "sticky".

rigsby1967

Thanks all.

I put the mince in the bin (better save than sorry).

It was mince beef, Might make me think twice next time about throwing money down the drain

Thanks
rigs

lilac_lady

rigsby1967 wrote: »

Thanks all.

I put the mince in the bin (better save than sorry).

It was mince beef, Might make me think twice next time about throwing money down the drain

Thanks
rigs

Better money down the drain than an intensive care stay!

costaerer

chuck it:eek:

herbily

If it's started to go brown - out. If it smells slightly sweet - out. There is a cat test (if the cat won't touch it - out) but useless if you don't have a cat! If it passes the two tests above, and you are planning to do something with it that involves boiling it for a long time, you may be OK, but if you're at all doubtful, put it out for the local wildlife.

Farway

herbily wrote: »

If it's started to go brown - out. .

Not really, going brown is just the blood oxidising and had no relationship to food safety

These days everyone thinks meat should be red, hence supermarkets using red lights to enhance the colouring, and why properly aged meat is not often seen

Brownish is perfectly normal, and brown mince is perfectly useable [it goes brown when cooked anyway]