These are the foods you should ALWAYS throw out after their expiry date
If upon closer inspection the chicken you were planning to cook for dinner looks noticeably pale or grey, has a nasty smell or a bloated appearance, the bin really is the best place for it, regardless of the date on the packaging.
As galling as it may be to throw food or drink away – particularly when you haven’t even opened it, and especially when it was expensive to buy – raw cold-pressed juices that have passed their expiry date shouldn’t be consumed.
We’ve all done it: pulled a jar of mustard or bottle of mayonnaise out of the fridge that’s been there longer than we remember. While it may be tempting to slather said condiment on your sandwich regardless, it’s worth noting that once a jar or bottle is opened, bacteria are effectively invited in.
While you might think that oil stays good indefinitely, cooking oils do have a shelf life and it’s worth paying attention to that date if you want your food to taste the best it possibly can
For whole eggs, experts often advise using the float test for freshness, discarding any that float to the top in a bowl or glass of water. But if there’s a carton of commercially produced liquid egg whites sitting in your fridge, make sure you use them up within three days of opening.
The curled, edible shoots of the ostrich fern, fiddleheads are a Canadian and US delicacy – but they can cause food poisoning if they’re not stored, prepared and cooked properly.
Fish that isn't fresh or hasn't been subject to proper storage and handling can cause food poisoning. One or two days is the maximum amount of time fish should be kept in the fridge before cooking or freezing.