Is day old steak OK?
Chef's answer
Rather, a sell-by date assumes consumers will eat or freeze the product within a reasonable time after buying it. For beef, that's three to five days, as the USDA advises. It's therefore perfectly safe to cook steak one day past the sell-by date, or even a few days after it.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste.
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But remember that salmon, like a lot of other proteins, usually has a sell by date and not a use by date or expiration date. Because of this distinction, you may safely use foods even after the sell by date has lapsed if they have been stored properly.
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If using a cooler, filled it with ice to keep the turkey cold for up to 3 days. The brine time should be determined based on the size of turkey. For a turkey 15 pounds or under, brine for just 24 to 36 hours. For a turkey larger than 15 pounds, brine for up to 3 days..
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SALMON - FRESH, RAW After salmon is purchased, it may be refrigerated for 1 to 2 days - the "sell-by" date on the package may expire during that storage period, but the salmon will remain safe to use after the sell by date if it has been properly stored..
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But remember that salmon, like a lot of other proteins, usually has a sell by date and not a use by date or expiration date. Because of this distinction, you may safely use foods even after the sell by date has lapsed if they have been stored properly.
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No, I wouldn't risk it with either meat or fish. Apparently with some foods even if they smell ok then they still might be deteriorating/going bad. Also, senses of smell can vary, someone with a "sensitive nose" might sniff your fish and say that it smells a bit off.
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Cooking, or the lack of it, is crucial in all this. ... In other words, wash your hands when handling food, don't use the raw meat knife to spread butter and follow cooking instructions to a 'T'. Then, even though your sausages are, say, three days out of date, you will be fine.
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