I had a party this weekend, and I bought about 10lbs of potato salad with egg, I have about 5lbs left, and I am having another party in about 2 weeks,the carton said use by October 12 2006, I want to know "how" or "if" I can store it.
2006-09-12 04:10:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
The mayo won't last 2 weeks. You're going to have to splurge on new potatoe salad or risk giving your guests food poisoning.
2006-09-12 04:12:53 · answer #1 · answered by Robin A. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If, on the date of your next party, you open up the carton and it has a thick layer of mould on top and emits a horrible smell, I think it's safe to say you should probably buy a new one. Better buy a new one anyway ... just to be on the safe side. BUT!! not today! It will just go off too and you will have to buy a new one all over again. And have to spend even MORE money. Cheapskate.
2006-09-12 04:24:29 · answer #2 · answered by Jackie J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try sealing it and freezing it in an air tight container. If u keep it in the fridge it WILL go bad before that part and make alot of people sick. I wouldnt take the chance on anything with mayo- throw it out and start fresh. I know it seems like a huge waste- but its better safe than sorry!
2006-09-12 04:20:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't possibly keep it fresh for that long. You cant freeze it because of the mayonaise. I'm afraid that it would last a week at the very most under refrigeration. You'd be better off giving some of it away before it spoils, and making fresh for your next party.
2006-09-12 04:14:21 · answer #4 · answered by atomictulip 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it is sealed tight with all excess air out of the container. Turn the container upside down and store in your refrigerator. I store my cottage cheese and sour cream this way.... It lasts twice as long and tastes fresh!
2006-09-12 04:20:36 · answer #5 · answered by Cookie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use by date is good if you didn't open it. Once it's opened, you have maybe a week to eat it.
Eat it up or give it away. Buy new for your next party. You don't want to give your guests food poisoning.
2006-09-12 04:16:24 · answer #6 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Just keep them in the refrigerator. The salad will last about 10 days past that due date. So no worries and have a great time at your party!
2006-09-12 04:13:36 · answer #7 · answered by chunkydunk 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Toss it. It's cheaper to buy new potatoes and mayonnaise than the medical bills incurred by food poisoning.
2006-09-12 04:16:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You cannot. You cannot freeze potato salad, and if you try and make it last another two weeks, you will get sick.
2006-09-12 04:13:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Um.. I guess you could try to freeze it, but 2 weeks is a bit long. Why don't you just try to eat that and buy a new one?
2006-09-12 04:12:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋