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Help! I’ve eaten an out of date lasagne

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RockinTheLockdown · 16/02/2023 22:19

Just that really. I heated a M&S lasagne that I thought was dated 18th Feb. After I finished it I put the cardboard sleeve in the bin and noticed the date on it was the 13th! 3 days ago!!

It tasted completely fine. Please tell me I'm going to be ok.

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GrazingSheep · 16/02/2023 22:20

You’ll be fine

TheSnowyOwl · 16/02/2023 22:21

I think you would have tasted straightaway if it wasn’t ok.

WednesdaysPlaits · 16/02/2023 22:21

Are you seriously asking this? How have you survived being a human for so long?

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RockinTheLockdown · 16/02/2023 22:25

Haha yes!

I’ve lived this long because I don’t eat lasagne that’s 3 days past its use by date!

I do play fast and loose with dates generally, just not with ready meals.

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TitsInAbsentia · 16/02/2023 22:25

If it didn't make you gag with every mouthful and you aren't already firing from the top end (don't say what time you ate it) then I think you'll at worst have a bit of a botty grumble tomorrow.

Hellocatshome · 16/02/2023 22:26

You will be fine even more so if you microwaved it.

SeemsSoUnfair · 16/02/2023 22:26

It is not just lasagne its M&S lasagne. So you'll be fine.

Asda, and you'd be done for.

ethermint · 16/02/2023 22:27

was it thoroughly heated through? to bubbling hot? you should be fine if so.

Viviennemary · 16/02/2023 22:27

It should be fine. I must say I dont really like eating out of date food. I might eat something 2 days out of date but thats it and dont even like doing that. M & S will be fine.

Whatdayisitalexa · 16/02/2023 22:27

Marks and Spencer always seem to be short dated in comparison to other supermarkets, I'm sure it will be fine especially if it tasted good. Aldi I would be a bit iffy about

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RockinTheLockdown · 16/02/2023 22:28

I did microwave it. Totally lazy dinner tonight.

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RockinTheLockdown · 16/02/2023 22:29

That’s what I’m hoping! 😂

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Twinklenoseblows · 16/02/2023 22:29

Don't be daft. Of course you'll be fine.

QueSyrahSyrah · 16/02/2023 22:30

I'd be even less concerned about a ready meal than by freshly homemade.

You realise that your lasagne was probably made about 3 months ago? Another 3 days won't make any difference, it'll be packed to the plastic film with preservatives.

Jamieleecurtain · 16/02/2023 22:30

Best get your will sorted - just in case

mathanxiety · 16/02/2023 22:30

Was it in the freezer until you cooked it?

If yes, you'll be fine.

Changingplace · 16/02/2023 22:30

Ready meals are full of preservatives, three days is absolutely nothing of course you’ll be fine.

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RockinTheLockdown · 16/02/2023 22:31

Yes, ‘‘twas properly nuked.

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Mum2jenny · 16/02/2023 22:32

You’ll be fine, dates are just a guide (to be ignored imo)

Feliciacat · 16/02/2023 22:33

I appreciate your concern; I’ve had food poisoning and it’s awful. As others have said, the amount of preservatives and salt in a ready meal means a few days out of date will be fine. When I saw your thread title, I thought you were going to say it was a month out of date! 3 days will be ok, especially as it’s beef, not chicken. Try and get a cup of tea to calm down and I’m sure you’ll be fine :)

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RockinTheLockdown · 16/02/2023 22:34

No, it was in the fridge.

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GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 16/02/2023 22:35

It'll be fine. I used to make supermarket food.

Everything had to be tested and analysed to be perfectly fine and safe for at least 2 days longer than the date that gets printed on it.

You would have known if it was off, if it tasted fine it'll be fine.

TheWayItAllWouldGo · 16/02/2023 22:37

Nothing bad will happen. I honestly wouldn't even give it another thought, let alone worry about it.

I posted on here not long ago about eating bolognese made with mince that had been defrosted a day or 2 before.

I should be 6 feet under now the way some poster's were getting on.

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RockinTheLockdown · 16/02/2023 22:41

I knew I could rely on MN to tell me to either pull myself together or prepare for the worst!

Thanks for the sound advice and for making me laugh!

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danceyourselfdizzy1 · 16/02/2023 22:41

You'll be fine. The worst that will happen is a dose of the trots.

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