To eat crumpets with BB date of 03/03/26

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Not really AIBU but posting for traffic whilst the kettle boils…

just found the last two crumpets at the back of the fridge (not sure why they are in there). BB date of 3rd March. They smell ok, they’re a tiny bit stiff but I’m going to toast them anyway…

they’re fine to eat yeah?

I really wouldn’t.

I would, definitely!

They’ll be fine. Just make sure you have them today. If not chuck them

I would eat them.

I was going to have toast but now I’ve found them I really want them!

Smell them again once toasted and take a bite, if they smell or taste mouldy then bin. They may well be fine but you’ll know if not.

I never keep crumpets in the fridge so yours have probably lasted a bit longer than the bb date if yours were in there

I would. I never even check useby on bread products. If they look good - get stuck in.

I would- as long as there’s no mould

They’ll last longer in the fridge. But be careful that there’s no mould growing inside the holes first. I’ve made that mistake before.

Cut it in half to see if there’s any mould hiding in the bubbles bit (if you see what I mean)…if not, eat it

Nope, in the bin they go.

@AnnoyedByAlfieBear …a fellow crumpet mould detective…

Yeah, they'll be fine. You can smell if bread products are going mouldy even before you can see the mould. Give them a good sniff. It's only a best before date, not a consume by date.

They appear to be fine although I may be back on later with a new post asking for ideas on why I’m suddenly being sick when all I’ve had to eat is crumpets and a cup of tea 😂😂

they smelled absolutely fine before toasting and I did thoroughly check for mold but think being in the fridge may have staved that off. They’ve toasted beautifully and actually feel fresher now they’re toasted than before. Taste perfectly normal too.

do people usually keep crumpets in the fridge? Is this what you are supposed to do with them? Mine are usually in the bread bin so I would’ve normally chucked them once past the date.

I often keep mine in the fridge - for just this reason.
Does mean you really need to let them come up to room temperature before toasting to get the best from them, though.

They’ll be fine but I wouldn’t eat them as I really don’t like crumpets 😜 The texture is weird and melted butter makes me want to heave. But like others I ignore BB dates, so unless there’s visible mould just tuck in!