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Is a hamburger dated December 27 okay to use?
It's been in my fridge and is not as "red" as it once was. Is it still good?
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The red is a red herring. The plastic wrap on the meat lets air through which causes the red color. Sometimes, it's dyed. So says Alton Brown.
So don't worry about the color. If it was kept in a cold part of the fridge, like the back, you've got a good chance of being able to use it.
What you'll need to do is open it up and give it a good sniff. If it smells OK, go ahead and use it, just use it in a preparation where you're going to cook the meat thoroughly. Like Stroganoff or Chili. Probably not for hamburgers.
If it smells funky, toss it and order pizza.
So don't worry about the color. If it was kept in a cold part of the fridge, like the back, you've got a good chance of being able to use it.
What you'll need to do is open it up and give it a good sniff. If it smells OK, go ahead and use it, just use it in a preparation where you're going to cook the meat thoroughly. Like Stroganoff or Chili. Probably not for hamburgers.
If it smells funky, toss it and order pizza.
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Alton Brown, personal experience
Alton Brown, personal experience
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Both good answers, however I think Carrie's advice to smell was more accurate. The meat did not have an odor, so I am going to use it.
Yes. Rule of thumb is you have 10 days past the sell-by date to use it. It won't be as red, and it will have aged. People used to prefer well-aged to fresh. As long as it's not slimy, it should be fine.
No, its inot safe..dispose of immediately
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