to eat a tin of beans with a sell by date of Oct 2002?
2006-08-18 06:06:14 · 22 answers · asked by sprite 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Heinz !
;-)
2006-08-18 06:14:17 · update #1
When in doubt, throw them out!
2006-08-18 06:12:21 · answer #1 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most likely you will not have any problems with them if the can is not dented or compromised in any way. But the best advice is to always throw out food if you are uncertain as to it's quality.
I look at your dilemma this way...60 cent can of beans vs. a Dr's bill for the visit to cure what may ail you.
My Advice?? Chuck the beans, take the money you would have given the Dr. to cure you, and buy a big fat Porterhouse and a pint to enjoy instead! :)
2006-08-18 13:22:01 · answer #2 · answered by BlueFire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Stop, dont even think about eatiing them all the preservatives that are keeping the food fresh have stopped working by the sell by date so, no it isnt save to eat them, you could be at risk from a bad case of life threataning food piosoning. I read about a familty who ate a can of beans that have gone out of date and the whole family died.Go by a new tin be on the safe side
2006-08-18 13:59:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
More than likely.
I remember about 10 years ago they opened up a tin of corned beef from world war two (news report) - and it was edible, so your beans are probably safe!!
ps. As beans cost next to nothing...you might get MORE selling them on ebay as a collectors item...seriously!!
2006-08-18 16:52:31 · answer #4 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course,sure it says sell by not "eat by",so go ahead eat them and let us know how your treatment goes over the next few days !
2006-08-18 13:13:02 · answer #5 · answered by Peter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat them, the worst that could happen is that you fart and sh*t yourself!
go on eat the tin!
you know you want to!
2006-08-18 13:14:02 · answer #6 · answered by ryn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God no, the gasses that will build up inside you could have terrible consequences! Don't do it!!! Buy a new tin!!
2006-08-18 13:14:53 · answer #7 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should be OK as long as the can hasn't been damaged and air got inside it, or if the can has rusted.
If either of these has happened through it away otherwise it should be OK.
2006-08-18 13:12:09 · answer #8 · answered by Steve C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Environmental health once told me it would be OK, but I wouldn't!
I take it you don't clear out your cupboards very often - mmmmmm makes me wonder about the rest of your place. How clean is your house springs to mind sorry,,,,,
2006-08-18 13:18:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eat them. I dare you!!!
But don't forget the handlebars on the bog a few hours later>
2006-08-18 16:34:50 · answer #10 · answered by simon p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats about 4 years longer than they are good.
I wouldnt risk it.
2006-08-18 13:13:44 · answer #11 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋