Is the mayo safe to use??

Question

Ok so my bottle of mayo says it expires on the 7th of this month. Today being the 5th I'm a little skeptical as to whether or not it's still good. would you use it?

Answer 1

I would use it. And contrary to popular belief, it doesn't even necessarily mattter if it was refrigerated. With mayo, it is non-contamination that is key. So make sure that you don't introduce bacteria into the mayo - on knives, etc.

Answer 2

When in doubt, throw it out. I suspect that it'd probably be good for a few more days, depending on how long it's been open. But if you're not sure or it's been open for quite awhile, pitch it.

A new jar of mayo is a heck of a lot cheaper than a trip to the hospital for food poisoning,

Answer 3

Most foods are good for up to seven days after the expiration date on them, as this is a government mandated bill to put expiration dates on all foods, so as the consumer is aware of all products shelf life.
Most dairy products & breads should not be used past the expire date, as they can form a mold or fungi in them.That would include your mayo. yogurt,cheese, butter etc.
Deli meats are usually good for 7 days if refrigrated when purchased & not left out too long on a counter.
Juices are another product that should not be consumed after the expiration date, as juce builds up amino acids when left too long after expirey date. (Cause you a bad case of stomach ache if you drink after expiry date.) And we all know milk can sour real quickly if not kept refrigated after each & every use.
Like someone else said "If in Doubt, Toss Out."
P.S. Frozen entrees are another no-no after exp./dt.
Bottled water just has an expirey date on it because it's mandated, or so Evian told me on a e./mail I sent them on this exact topic. Thet say water is usually good for a long life span, they just have to post dates to get it past the food & drug administration guidelines.
Good- Luck & keep checking all foods when shopping for their expirey dates, as I do because they are there for our benefit.****R./CAT:>>>>

Answer 4

I think it's safe, because they make a safe expiration date after the expiration on the bottle.!

Good luck.

Answer 5

I've eaten mayo that was like month out of date..it's quite alright...unless something is growing on it :)!

Answer 6

The date is merely a suggestion. Eat it, and Tomorrow, you don't have the runs, it was good. Seriously, if it looks and smells ok, it probably is ok.

Answer 7

If it's been constantly refrigerated, there's no funky colors or weird smell, then it's fine.

Answer 8

I would use it until the 14th then get a new bottle.

Answer 9

It should still be good as long as it's been kept refridgerated properly

Answer 10

How long has the jar been opened and kept in the refrig.? I would prob. chunk it.