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Never eat food after the use-by date, even if it looks and smells ok, as it could make you very ill. You can eat food until midnight on the use-by date shown on a product, but not after,...
Dietitian Catherine Saxelbry investigates if it’s okay to eat food that’s gone past its ‘use-by’ date. Checking the use-by date when you buy can save you time and money, and prevent food poisoning.
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But the FSA is very clear in its advice not to ignore the use-by dates on food, saying: 'After the use-by date, don't eat it, cook it or freeze it. The food could be unsafe to eat or drink, even if it has been stored correctly, and looks and smells fine.'.
Is it safe to eat food past its sell-by date? In the U.K we throw away 7 million tonnes of food and drink every year, which is £700 for every family. So are there any foods which are...
Oct 16, 2023 · FSA consumer advice highlights that eating foods past the use-by dates presents a significant risk of foodborne illnesses to consumers. The literature review conducted as...
Aug 3, 2018 · Mean exactly what they say - eating anything that's past its use-by date is risky, even if it looks and smells fine. This applies to perishable foods, like dairy, meat, fish and chilled meals. If something's past its use-by date, it's best to bin it.
According to the poll, 50% of adults in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, cannot identify the correct definition for a use-by date: that is, that food can be eaten until the use-by...
