Is this gammon going to kill me?

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Found a sealed gammon smoked joint back of the fridge. Was sure it was a jan best before but no, date has passed. Sealed up and the plastic isn't bloated and it's v pink. Opened it. Just smells like smoked gammon. Boiled it - again smells quite nice - like smoked gammon. I've chucked it in the slow cooker.

Am I going to die of food poisoning later?

No, it will be fine if it looks ok and smells ok.

What date

Sniff test is usually enough. You can smell bad meat from a mile away. Its so sour and generally rancid! You'll be fine.

Well what date was it?

About a week ago

If it looks ok and smells ok you'll be fine. Enjoy!

So 23rd? No I wouldn't eat meat that was 7 days out of date. I have had food poisoning before and it was horrendous so I wouldn't risk it. What if your sense of smell isn't great?

I think I'll see what it's like when it comes out. I have alternatives for dinner!

I've got the wobble now. It's going in the bin!!

I'd eat it if it smelled ok. Wouldn't eat chicken or fish that was a week past its 'use-by' date though.

Nah it's gone. Remembered we have theatre tickets tomorrow baby take the risk!!!