Misunderstood food date labels cost US families thousands of dollars each year. New FDA efforts to standardize labels and practical tips can help you save money and reduce waste.
I wish “use within [x] days of opening” was more consistent on packaging. Knowing that something can sit unopened in my fridge for months is great, but also having an easy reminder that it’s only good for 2 weeks after I open it would be even better.
Oh my parents just flat out refuse to date their food. They don’t say it per se, but they definitely don’t do a damn thing, despite me setting the example every chance I get.
Idk about this chart - I’ve had pizza reheated from the fridge almost a month after it was fresh, and regularly had it 2 weeks before eating the leftovers, with no problem at all.
I’m usually picky about leftovers, and that’s my only regular reheated meal; but that’s a big difference between 3-4 and 14-21+…
I just use freezer zipper bags and stuff a couple slices per bag. I get pizza regularly and I’ll usually get a size larger than I want, so I can store a few slices and the next time I get hungry and it’s too close to dinner for a real meal, but I don’t want to gorge myself with cookies or whatever quick snacks I have around, I throw two slices into the microwave, hit pizza mode, and like 2 minutes later I’m ready to burn my mouth.
Its probably following a general guideline, so if ya have better luck or just a better gut those time tables may not apply. I for one use the “does it tate weird” method, this has lead to me eating expired MREs and freezer burned food.
Yeah, things get said in passing over the years and then you aren’t sure what’s real anymore. Like I remember a big scare happening with red sauce for awhile. How long it stays good for once opened, some will tell you a couple days, some will say a couple weeks. Some will say it is may be bad even if it looks/smells fine. Will you get sick? Fuck if I know when you will or won’t.
I wish “use within [x] days of opening” was more consistent on packaging. Knowing that something can sit unopened in my fridge for months is great, but also having an easy reminder that it’s only good for 2 weeks after I open it would be even better.
https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts
I printed out the PDF for my elderly mom to help remind her, but the harder part is getting her to consistently date her food.
I don’t know if this is just me, but are those dates the “this will make you sick/dead” or are those the “it’s going to taste bad”?
Edit: I can read
Page says
Get her more attractive food. I’ll see myself out.
I’m just sad this joke didn’t get more love, it was honestly exceptionally well played.
I like to use a sharpie to label when I open food that expires rather quickly. Gives me a good sense of things.
Oh my parents just flat out refuse to date their food. They don’t say it per se, but they definitely don’t do a damn thing, despite me setting the example every chance I get.
Idk about this chart - I’ve had pizza reheated from the fridge almost a month after it was fresh, and regularly had it 2 weeks before eating the leftovers, with no problem at all.
I’m usually picky about leftovers, and that’s my only regular reheated meal; but that’s a big difference between 3-4 and 14-21+…
What the heck are you doing that you eat month old pizza out of your fridge?
I just use freezer zipper bags and stuff a couple slices per bag. I get pizza regularly and I’ll usually get a size larger than I want, so I can store a few slices and the next time I get hungry and it’s too close to dinner for a real meal, but I don’t want to gorge myself with cookies or whatever quick snacks I have around, I throw two slices into the microwave, hit pizza mode, and like 2 minutes later I’m ready to burn my mouth.
Its probably following a general guideline, so if ya have better luck or just a better gut those time tables may not apply. I for one use the “does it tate weird” method, this has lead to me eating expired MREs and freezer burned food.
Yeah, I look for weird discolorations and strange taste, smell, as my gauge.
Yeah, things get said in passing over the years and then you aren’t sure what’s real anymore. Like I remember a big scare happening with red sauce for awhile. How long it stays good for once opened, some will tell you a couple days, some will say a couple weeks. Some will say it is may be bad even if it looks/smells fine. Will you get sick? Fuck if I know when you will or won’t.