help me decide - salmon past use by date??

kiwimama

My Dad has come to stay for a few nights, has brought 4 salmon fillets one pack is dated 29/4 and the other 30/4, neither have been frozen, he says will be fine to eat... Im a bit wary of fish/seafood at best of times - what say the wise Old Stylers??

C_Mababejive

No problem. Get them cooked and enjoy...:)

Incidentally,Tesco are currently doing salmon fillet on the fresh fish counter at my local for £1.25 each.

ellawood

I would pass on them it is the 2nd so well passed the date

kiwimama

LOL 50/50 isnt helping

Gillybean103

I wouldn't risk it, i never take the risk with fish

meg72

If they smell OK I would use them, and then taste a tiny bit. There is no mistaking off fish it has a strong ammonia smell.

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kiwimama wrote: »

LOL 50/50 isnt helping

As we can't see/smell them, people on an internet forum really can't possibly make the decision for you.

If I were you, I'd look at them....if they look ok, then I'd give them a good sniff. If they smell ok then I'd cook them and then taste a little bit before serving them.

It really is your decision. Personally I wouldn't be keen. I'll add your thread to our main food safety thread later.

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HappyMJ

I'd go for it. But....Don't blame me though if you get the runs. Smell test and feel it as well. Rinse and cook well.

kiwimama

As it turns out 'sniff it and see' was the way to go... blergh!!! They looked fine but once the pack was opened and the fillets prodded there was a strong, not good smell. They have been relegated to the freezer and will go out in the rubbish next week!!

I've never actually had a 'sniff it and see' test come out so clear, usually Im still left wondering but good to know its a reliable method for future reference

C_Mababejive

But fish that smells isnt fresh anyway. You go straight to the port side where they have just landed fresh fish and it smells nothing like supermarket fish which has been around for a few days already. This is more an indication of how crap supermarket packed fish is.