I bought it Sunday, it's now Friday. That's 5 days, will I get sick and die?
2006-11-17 04:59:06 · 8 answers · asked by leedogg1981 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Thanks for your help guys. It's tough being a bachelor.
2006-11-17 07:24:26 · update #1
What color is it? If it is dark brown, I would throw it out. As a mater of fact, to be on the safe side THROW IT OUT!!! Go get some more and this time don't let it sit in the frig longer than a day.
2006-11-17 05:02:44 · answer #1 · answered by Tonya W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ground beef has already gone through a process that has imparted a certain amount of heat to it during the grinding so leaving it in a fridge for several days gives any bacteria a chance to multiply ground beef should ideally be eaten on the day of purchase.
2006-11-17 05:21:57 · answer #2 · answered by michael c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh boy. That is too long. Does it have a smell or has it changed color (darkened)? Definitely throw it out if so. If it smells ok and is still pink you can try it. It probably has at least changed color by now. Fresh meat is not usually good more than 2 days in the frig. If it was raw and seasoned it will last a little longer. You're taking your chances.
2006-11-17 05:37:19 · answer #3 · answered by cowgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 days
2016-03-28 23:36:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yuck - when you buy beef your not going to eat you should put it in the freezer until your ready for it. It might be ok if you cook it today but I wouldn't eat it after today. Has it changed colors yet?
2006-11-17 05:02:05 · answer #5 · answered by Scorpio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The american meat institute lists refrigeration time at one to two days so even if you pushed that limit five days is a bit much.
2006-11-17 05:05:32 · answer #6 · answered by mosaic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be an expiration date on the package somewhere, find that and you'll know if it's still o.k.
2006-11-17 06:56:43 · answer #7 · answered by benchswife 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a week
2006-11-17 05:53:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋