Mince - is it safe to cook and eat when it's gone brown?

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I have 2 packets of mince which are use by tomorrow. Bought them a couple of days ago but they've gone brown in the packet. Are they safe to cook and eat? Or does the fact that they've discoloured mean they've gone off?
Hate the thought of throwing them out, but obviously don't want to risk making us all ill!!!

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ive seen it bronw in the shops so i assume its ok

if i were you id sniff it and see

It should be fine. It's just like steak "aging". Stick it in the freezer if you've not already frozen it

is it organic? organic goes brown quicker

it will be fine.

It is quite natural for it to go a bit brown, the stuff that doesn't discolour is kept that way artificially.

As long as it is not green and doesn't smell off, it is perfectly safe to eat.

brown is just it oxidising I think. If it smells ok and is cooked well it should be fine.

its contaxct with air oxidation so fine

as long as it doesn't smell rancid.

oh thanks for all these replies! I don't think it smells rancid - tho as Aimsmum said mince never smells great! - will cook it and see!