It’s time to face the back of the fridge.
Is therea smell you just can’t locate?
Appelbaum explains, “Expiration dates are essential, but trusting your senses is equally important.
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Here are the nine items you should toss ASAP.
Once they’ve been opened, a jar of pickles is good for about six months.
You just need to zap it in the microwave for twenty seconds or so, but will you?
Slimy Lunch Meats
Lunch meats are one of those things that often evade clean-outs.
The salami should be good for another week, right?
But, wait, how did that turkey go bad so quickly?
That’s why this is one area where Appelbaum suggests your senses are key.
Cooked Meat After A Week
Most of us probably adhere to strict timelines aroundraw meat.
You know that meat, seafood, and poultry need to be cooked quickly or put in the freezer.
But what about last week’s restaurant steak dinner or your famous meat lasagna leftovers?
Appelbaum says, “Once cooked, meat and fish are safe for three to four days.”
If it’s been open longer than a week, it’s time to toss it.
Juice only stays good for about a week.
