{"id":2232779,"date":"2024-04-29T14:51:05","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T18:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/understanding-expiration-dates-is-this-meat-still-good\/"},"modified":"2024-04-29T14:55:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T18:55:41","slug":"understanding-expiration-dates-is-this-meat-still-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/understanding-expiration-dates-is-this-meat-still-good\/","title":{"rendered":"Decoding Expiry Dates: Can You Eat This Meat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Funderstanding-expiration-dates-is-this-meat-still-good%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2232779&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article by \u200bJeannine Schweihofer from Michigan\u2063 State University Extension discusses the complexity of expiration dates on food packages. It emphasizes the importance of understanding \u200cthese dates \u200cto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cantaloupes-recalled-in-19-states-due-to-possible-salmonella-contamination\/\" title=\"Cantaloupes recalled in 19 states for salmonella risk.\">ensure food safety<\/a>. Recommendations\u2064 include maintaining proper refrigerator temperatures and being aware \u2062of different date \u2063labels like &#8220;Sell by&#8221; and\u2064 &#8220;Use by\/Freeze by.&#8221;\u2062 The \u2062article also provides guidance on storing meat products effectively.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/lifestyle\/\">  Lifestyle &#038; Human Interest <\/a>   <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/msuextension\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/msuextension\/%20\"><span>Jeannine Schweihofer, Michigan State University Extension<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   April 29, 2024 at 9:26am <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>It can be really confusing to look at an indicator date on a package and see a variety of different terms.<\/p>\n<p>If there is a misunderstanding of what the date means, the safety of the food product and those consuming it could be compromised.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/outreach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michigan State University Extension<\/a> recommends keeping your refrigerator at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dont-buy-ice-cream-before-doing-this\/\" title=\"Don\u2019t Buy Ice Cream Before Doing This\">proper temperature<\/a>, less than 40 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/p>\n<p>It is important that <a href=\"https:\/\/hgic.clemson.edu\/factsheet\/safe-handling-of-beef\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">continuous refrigerated or frozen storage<\/a> be used with meat products that are not shelf stable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sell by<\/strong> \u2014 This creates an easy date for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/63-walmart-closures-reported-across-us-retailer-says-150-store-new-stores-coming-5-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">retailer<\/a> to know when the product has to be removed from their shelf and disposed of instead of being sold.<\/p>\n<p>In general, consumers have one to three days to use that meat product if it is fresh before there would be concern from a <a href=\"http:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/question-of-the-week\/burger-sell-date-seriously\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">safety standpoint<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Typically retailers will mark down the price of a product if the sell by date is near. That can create an opportunity for consumers to purchase something that is still acceptable from a safety and quality standpoint at a bargain, as long as the consumer goes home and uses the product right away.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use by\/Freeze by<\/strong> \u2014 This type of dating system is clearest for the consumer. If it is a fresh product, it needs to be consumed on or before the use by date on the package or frozen if additional storage time is desired.<\/p>\n<p>Frozen storage times for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/new-study-shows-unhealthy-fake-vegan-meat-truly-stick-real-thing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">meat<\/a> can vary from one to 12 months depending on the species (chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, beef) from a quality aspect. If the product is frozen and kept frozen, safety does not become an issue.<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>Do you take meat expiration dates seriously?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Packaged on<\/strong> \u2014 This type of date is often used on fresh meat but also leaves the most room for confusion or error on behalf of the consumer.<\/p>\n<p>Most fresh meat can be stored at refrigerated temperatures for up to three days after packaging in typical meat tray overwrap style or butcher paper wrap packaging.<\/p>\n<p>Longer storage time of up to seven days from retail purchase can be used if the product is vacuum packaged with a good seal and the air is removed from the package.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expiration date<\/strong> \u2014 For consumers, expiration dates are very user friendly. Simply, the product needs to be used on or before the expiration date from a safety standpoint.<\/p>\n<p>These types of dates are not as common on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/scientists-want-meat-slapped-with-cigarette-style-warning-labels-about-climate-change-heres-why-its-completely-asinine\/\" title=\"Scientists propose warning labels on meat due to climate change. Critics find the idea absurd.\">meat packages<\/a> but are found with some processed meat products.<\/p>\n<p>Another question that is common relates to processed meat products. Once a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oscar-mayer-wienermobile-given-totally-new-name-first-time-in-vehicles-nearly-100-year-history\/\" title=\"Wienermobile renamed for first time in almost 100 years.\">processed meat product<\/a> (ham, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/price-hot-dog-combo-mlb-stadium-soars-outrageous-level\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hot dog<\/a>, lunchmeat, etc.) package is opened, the product should be good for up to seven days unless another type of date is on the package and has passed.<\/p>\n<p>After the seven days, the product should not be consumed. That means if a package of hot dogs is opened up and a few are prepared and eaten, within seven days the rest of the hot dogs need to be eaten or the remaining ones can be frozen. If you go to the deli and received sliced lunchmeat, eat that within seven days.<\/p>\n<p>Stay on top of dates and <a href=\"https:\/\/nchfp.uga.edu\/how\/store\/texas_storage.pdf#gsc.tab=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acceptable storage times<\/a> to reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/city-council-goes-vegan-hardly-anyone-eats-meal-guests-go-hungry-significant-food-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">food waste<\/a>. But when in doubt, throw it out.<\/p>\n<p><em>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-loeffler-fires-back-after-ossoff-accuses-her-of-campaigning-with-kkk-member\/\" title=\"Sen. Loeffler Fires Back After Ossoff Accuses Her of Campaigning with KKK Member\">article appeared originally<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/outreach\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michigan State University Extension<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"author-info-45298\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/msuextension\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-45298\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"more-info-tab-radio-45298\">More<span> Biographical Information<\/span><\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-45298\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-45298\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Michigan State University (MSU) Extension helps people improve their lives by bringing the vast knowledge resources of MSU directly to individuals, communities and businesses. For more than 100 years, MSU Extension has helped grow Michigan\u2019s economy by equipping Michigan residents with the information that they need to do their jobs better, raise healthy and safe families, build their communities and empower our children to dream of a successful future.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>  Michigan State University (MSU) Extension helps people improve their lives by bringing the vast knowledge resources of MSU directly to individuals, communities and businesses. For more than 100 years, MSU Extension has helped grow Michigan\u2019s economy by equipping Michigan residents with the information that they need to do their jobs better, raise healthy and safe families, build their communities and empower our children to dream of a successful future. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the lifestyle and human interest piece by Jeannine Schweihofer from Michigan State University Extension on April 29, 2024, at 9:26 am, understanding expiration dates can be perplexing due to the various terms used. 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