Refrigerated meat (namely poultry, don’t do red meat so idk) also mostly gets tossed after the one week mark but I have a weaker immune system. Although, living in the US I don’t like eating too much meat for that same reason.

Dry goods are fine unless there’s mold or bugs.

Everything else gets the sniff test, or only goes if there’s visible mold. ¯\(ツ)/¯

[–] nocturne@slrpnk.net 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Only on milk.

Milk is usually good for at least a week after the sell by date.

[–] RebekahWSD@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It really varies wildly with milk, at least for me. I've had it be good for a week after the date, and sometimes it's already bad a day or two before the date. Always gotta test it!

[–] sik0fewl@piefed.ca 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I’ve noticed that higher fat content seems to last longer. e.g., 2% seems to stay fresher for longer than skim.

[–] RebekahWSD@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

I only ever buy whole milk and its still so variable! I tell it whenever I put it in the fridge to be good, but it does not listen.

[–] foxymochakitten@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Same thing, I don't fuck around with milk or meat. Otherwise I try to use my best judgment. Saw someone say they threw out unopened baking powder that had expired and ngl I was a little bit horrified...

[–] EvilHankVenture@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Baking powder is one that does go bad. It won't make you sick but it will stop working. Although throwing it out without testing it is crazy. You just have to put a little into warm water and if it bubbles it is still good.

[–] foxymochakitten@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 weeks ago

Right yeah like it won't make you sick but you don't know it's off yet. Plus you could add a little bit extra if it is a bit "flat"

[–] livligkinkajou@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Even badly expired milk, like when it starts to sour and get clumps, can still useful, as you can still use them in recipes, like baking cookies and cakes

[–] JacobCoffinWrites@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 weeks ago

We used to make batches of farmers cheese with spoiled milk, and I think give the whey to our tomato plants. You can also then use the cheese to make syrniki which is awesome. These days we're not buying much milk so it hasn't come up as much.