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Quick Questions on food safety / sell by / use by dates

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  • Hi all

    Just found some mouldy cheddar at the back of the fridge. Thinking I might use the non-mouldy bits to make some cheese scones?

    What do you think? Just tasted a bit and it tastes stronger than usual but edible. Will it be OK in the scones do you think?
  • I would certainly use it, many a time I have been known to cut the mouldy part off and eat the rest of the cheese :D
  • LameWolf
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    It'll be fine. Just remove the mouldy bit and use the rest as usual.
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  • zippychick
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    I've merged this with food safety


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  • trolleyrun
    trolleyrun Posts: 1,382 Forumite
    I've just found a haggis in the back of my fridge. It's vacuum-packed. Use by date 2nd January. Would you cook and eat?
  • Linda32
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    No, sorry I wouldn't. Its not worth the risk.
  • pigpen
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    trolleyrun wrote: »
    I've just found a haggis in the back of my fridge. It's vacuum-packed. Use by date 2nd January. Would you cook and eat?


    if it smells ok taste a bit if that bit is ok... scoff it.


    vacuum packed stuff lasts ages and dates are just to fill gaps on the packaging :p
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  • zippychick
    zippychick Posts: 9,339 Forumite
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    Merged in with food safety :)


    Zip
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  • Raksha
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    Even Raymond Blanc trims off the manky bits and uses stuff, he said so on Food and Drink tonight
    Please forgive me if my comments seem abrupt or my questions have obvious answers, I have a mental health condition which affects my ability to see things as others might.
  • trolleyrun
    trolleyrun Posts: 1,382 Forumite
    Update on the haggis situation: I opened it and it didn't smell quite right, so went in the bin :(
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