Dietitians Warn Against Eating These 29 Foods Past Their ...

What’s Happening

Not gonna lie, The experts say to take the “sell by” dates on these foods seriously.

Fcafotodigital//Are expiration dates a rule or a suggestion? Sometimes it depends on the food. (wild, right?)

In fact, there are several foods that can last beyond their expiration date.

The Details

While no one wants to waste the carton of eggs or block of cheese they forgot about in the back of their fridge, what happens if you eat mold or spoiled food may lead to some less than pleasant consequences, including foodborne illnesses like Listeria and Salmonella. That’s why we askd dietitians for the foods to never eat past their expiration date.

Unfortunately, the answer isn’t as easy as checking the date on the label. “People often refer to these dates as ‘expiration dates,’ but they’re actually determined and are about quality, not safety,” says Don Schaffner, Ph.

Why This Matters

, food microbiologist and distinguished professor at Rutgers University School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. “The color, smell, and flavor of foods do change over time, so these dates are set to say ‘this food will be best if eaten . ’” Meet the the experts: Don Schaffner, Ph.

Medical professionals are taking note of this development.

Key Takeaways

• , spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Isabel Maples, M.
• , clinical dietitian with Mayo Clinic; Londa Nwadike, Ph.
• , food safety specialist for Kansas State University and the University of Missouri; Deborah Orlick Levy, R.

The Bottom Line

It just arrests the growth,” says Schaffner. So how do you know when something is beyond saving?

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