How To Tell If Your Meat Is Spoiled - Tasting Table

One of the simplest ways to determine if meat is spoiled is if the expiration date on the packaging has passed. Because products will include different types of dates on them, the American Heart Association explains what makes them different from each other.

The types of expiration dates are as follows: "Sell By," "Best By," and "Use By." The "Sell By" date is meant for store employees rather than customers. This is so those working at the store know when to remove products off of the shelves. Since everyone is human, workers can forget about removing expired products. Make sure to buy your meat before the "Sell By" date. As for the "Best By" date, it indicates when the best time is to use a product. If you want to impress others with a high-quality meat dish, you should cook it by the date included on the packaging. If you don't, you won't be serving spoiled meat, but the meat won't have the best flavor it could've had.

The "Use By" date is often mistaken for the previously mentioned labels. If you've purchased a meat product, you must cook it before the date. Eating meat after the "Use By" date can pose a threat to your health and others.

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