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19 Foods You Should ALWAYS Throw Out After Their Expiry Date

Author : chef Ssentongo Geoffrey

It’s important to be cautious with certain foods after their expiry dates to avoid potential health risks. Here are some foods you should always throw out once they expire:

1. Alfalfa Sprouts: These can harbor bacteria like E. coli and should be consumed within a couple of days of purchase¹.

2. Baby Formula: The nutritional value can degrade after the expiry date, which is crucial for infants¹.

3. Bagged Salads: These can be prone to bacteria such as listeria and should be discarded if they look or smell off¹.

4. Berries: Moldy or mushy berries can make you sick¹.

5. Deli Meats: These can develop harmful bacteria like listeria after their expiry date¹.

6. Eggs: Expired eggs can harbor salmonella¹.

7. Fish: Spoiled fish can cause food poisoning¹.

8. Ground Meat: This can develop harmful bacteria quickly after its expiry date¹.

9. Leftovers: These should be consumed within a few days to avoid bacterial growth¹.

10. Milk: Spoiled milk can cause stomach issues¹.

11. Soft Cheeses: These can develop mold and harmful bacteria¹.

12. Sour Cream: This can spoil quickly and cause foodborne illness¹.

13. Tofu: Expired tofu can harbor harmful bacteria¹.

14. Yogurt: This can develop mold and bacteria after its expiry date¹.

15. Cooked Rice: This can develop Bacillus cereus, a bacteria that causes food poisoning¹.

16. Cooked Pasta: Similar to rice, it can develop harmful bacteria¹.

17. Canned Foods: If the can is damaged or the food smells off, discard it¹.

18. Juices: These can ferment and develop harmful bacteria¹.

19. Bread: Moldy bread should always be thrown out¹.

It’s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to expired foods. If you’re ever in doubt, it’s best to err on the side of caution and throw it out. Do you have any specific foods you’re curious about?