Food safety

Absinthe_2

I personally would just cook the good ones for myself, and take the other lot back to Aldi (if possible), otherwise would be pet food.

curlytop12

don't risk it!
ring the manager at aldi and ask him what he will do about it.(better than the shopfloor assistants)
take the slimy ones back,and be cheeky and ask for a refund and a bit more for time/petrol.they still have 2 days till the use by date!

building_with_lego

I do find that supermarket chicken is often slimy _pale_ - I assume it's the meat that's pumped full of sugary salty water! I have eaten it *because it didn't smell* and lived. It'll probably be fine. Trust your instinct on this one!

ky822000

OK, I will own up to the washing in vinegar 'thing' and lived to tell the tale.

Like yours, mine smelled ok or I wouldn't chance it. Just remember you need to use white vinegar as malt table vinegar gives the meat a horrible flavour.

I used a fairly strong solution in lukewarm water and left to soak for a short time before using my hands to 'clean' the chicken portions. I then chopped it and used it in a dish which cooked in sauce after sealing to ensure it was thoroughly cooked all the way through.

Good luck, but if you have ANY doubts after the process don't risk it.

custardy

I would use comon sense and my nose for myself
however I wouldnt feed it to someone else

GreenQueen

Are there any tiny white "discs" on the surface. If so, they are baterial colonies, and you should definitely not eat it, and make sure you wrap it before you put it in the bin. If it's just "slime" you're probably OK - as "building with lego" said, supermarket chicken can have a slimy texture sometimes.

GQ

kittycat204

i would use it but that's me, you will get some saying yes, some no. taste and smell test is usually is the answer. if you are really not sure, maybe best to throw it.

ItchyFeet

I would wash it in cold water and eat it. The only time i don't eat meat is if it smells or is badly discoloured.

rosie383

For goodness sake don't throw it out. Definitely contact the store today, before the use-by date. If you aren't going to eat it, then why should you lose out?
I have taken meat back to Sains 3 times within a month as it was starting to stink 3 days within date!

JimmyTheWig

I personally wouldn't enjoy eating it knowing that it might be off. So I'd take it back, if convenient.