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Do Food Product Dates Make Consumers Safer or Just Poorer?

“Spoilage” bacteria (the ones that make food taste bad, become slimy or discolored, or smell bad) grow faster than the types of the bacteria that cause illness. Therefore, the “yuk” factor forces most people to discard old items before it becomes a health risk.

- To some extent, consumers can trust their senses.  If the product looks, smells, and feels okay (isn’t slimy), it’s probably okay to eat for 4-7 days after the expiration date.