In article >,
says...
>
> "Bigbazza" > wrote in message
> ...
> > An Australian friend sent me this tonight......Very helpful web
> > site.....Thought I would pass it on....
> >
> > http://www.stilltasty.com/
> >
> >
> > Remember when the con was "Use by date"
> >
> > They must have got caught on that one and it became "Best before" Now we
> > find it is meant for the retailer and not the buyer. I knew we were being
> > conned and I know of one woman who throws everything out as soon as that
> > date is reached.
> >
> > Remember when we had enough sense to use our nose or our taste buds to
> > determine when something was past its use by date?
> >
> > We are being conned all the way from Global warming to the pharmaceutical
> > companies, politicians and etc.
> > .
> >
> >
> > How long can a bottle of ketchup stay in your fridge before it goes bad?
> > I'm thinking 5 or 10 years, but if you want an expert opinion, go to the
> > web site below. This site lists all kind of foods and how to keep them
> > fresh longer as well as when to get rid of them. If you have a question
> > click on the particular picture, and a whole list of stuff
> > appears...............WHAT A GREAT SITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> >
> > Bigbazza (Barry) Oz
>
> My wife and MIL believe that as long as it has been in the refrigerator you
> can disregard the dates.
>
> "Oh, it's okay. It's been in the refrigerator." Even if you can't tell
> what it is by looking at it. "Here, taste this and tell me if it's
> spoiled."
>
> Steve

I dunno.. I can remember as a kid my dad picking small amounts of mold
off the bread before making breakfast. We just didn't tell mom

We just use our eyes and noses and common sense.



Scotty