Out of date

[TheUnquestionedAnswer]

I've been ill, so not been able to use the food I bought at the start of the week. I have stir fry veg mix, and fresh noodles both past the use by dates. Should I chuck them?

I would if youve been ill. Are the veg wet and brown looking. Hope youre feeling better.

Thanks, maybe I will get rid, such a shame to waste food as well.

The veg looks fine, not sure about wet.

If it's not meat and it looks / smells OK then I'd use it.

I'm a wuss....don't want to risk any more time off work.

If the veg looks ok I'd use it

Are the noodles use by or best before?

Sniff Test and poke for sliminess. This is why we waste sooooo much food unnecessarily!

If the veg looks fresh and isn't slimy or changing colour I would eat.

Off pasta has a weird smell and texture to it.

Bean sprouts look pretty grim when they're off so should be easy enough to tell.

Please don’t risk eating bean sprouts that are out of date. They are a surprising cause of food poisoning. Sorry not got a link but can google it.

www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/sprouted-seeds-safety-advice/

No bean sprouts in it. I didn't chance it. It is a shame but not intentional. I barely ever waste food as there is only me and I tend to eat what I make.