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Foods that can be consumed after the expiration date
Mustard, ketchup, pickles or even spices can be stored and consumed well after the expiration date. In reality, the expiration dates of these foods may have passed. However, their taste can change over time.
Other foods that can be consumed after the expiration date include dairy products such as crème fraîche, cheese, milk and yogurt. These, if unopened, can be consumed one to two weeks after the date mentioned.
To know if they are good, check the packaging. If it has swollen, potentially dangerous bacteria has developed and it is best to throw the products away. In addition, a pungent, acidic smell may indicate that they have gone bad.
Furthermore, frozen products can be consumed after the date mentioned on the packaging, if the cold chain has been respected. If stored properly, raw fish can be kept for 6 to 9 months past the expiration date. For poultry and fruits and vegetables, the period extends to one year. However, frozen meals keep less well than packaged products.
Foods you should definitely not eat after the expiration date
Bacteria are more likely to reside in particular foods. This is the case for vacuum-packed raw meats, eggs and fish as well as cold meats.
Therefore, to protect your health and avoid a potential food infection, you must scrupulously trust the expiration date mentioned in these foods.
Additionally, if the packaging swells, this may indicate that bacteria such as salmonella, listeria or escherichia coli are proliferating in the food. Additionally, if you open these bacteria-contaminated products, you will observe a gelatinous appearance and notice an off-putting odor.
Furthermore, fresh fruit juices can contain bacteria if you do not respect the expiration date, as can raw milk cheeses. And for good reason, fresh cheeses are vulnerable to bacteria and it is necessary to pay attention to any suspicious color and odor.
Finally, salads sold in bags may contain bacteria. In this sense, it is essential to respect the expiration date displayed on the packaging.
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