The BBE (Best Before End) Thread

Solstice_3

SailorSam wrote: »

Coppertongue wrote: »

It goes without saying that if something is past its USE BY date, you should always throw it away.


That's a long post for a Newie, people don't read on the Internet the way they do on paper. On the Internet short posts are more effective with just a link in them.
But the bit you've highlighted, i don't agree with that. Perhaps a maybe.

I think it's a good post for a newbie and an interesting read, there are plenty of long posts on MSE newbies and older members alike

icontinuetodream

SailorSam wrote: »

That's a long post for a Newie, people don't read on the Internet the way they do on paper. On the Internet short posts are more effective with just a link in them

I disagree SS - doesn't matter whether the op is a newie or not....an interesting post is an interesting post and I read exactly the same way on the internet as I do on paper!

In the same vein as other posters - I use my senses to make a decision on whether food is okay or not.....I have used dried, jarred and tinned stuff several years out of date....with fresh foods (meat and dairy) I will eat it if I think it is okay following the nose test

Although dates are useful for telling you when the quality or taste of something may start to slide, it's a guide - not a prescription. I have a friend who won't use anything which has passed it's sell by or use by date....she knows I don't care and happily eats at mine without question what she would have thrown away at home.... she is a marketing man's dream!!

tessie_bear

i have just made some mince pies (sweet) and the mince meat date was sept 2012...they smell lovely but havent eaten them yet sure we will be fine