I have food poisoning right now, and one of the doctors instructions was to east saltine crackers. I bought some from the store and I just realized now that the expiration date is Jan. 23 2007. Today is January 29. Will I get sicker if I eat them. Or will I be ok.
2007-01-29 18:13:32 · 23 answers · asked by msbhavinbrit 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
no the main reason for expiration dates is so you know when it was produced and so that stores rotate their stock and ensure that they purchase more product after a while even if they don't sell much of it. I mean look at a bottle of water. They actually try to make you think that a sealed bottle of water will go bad. where's the sense in that?
As a rule of thumb, if it looks okay, smells ok and has only recenlty expired, then it's probably still good, but if you have the slightest doubt, then throw it out.
2007-01-29 18:19:21 · answer #1 · answered by Strikernow 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Shelf Life Of Crackers
2016-10-31 22:22:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They will not hurt you to eat but they just won't have the crunch they would if they were fresh. I imagine the doctor told you to eat them because they are easy on the stomach and absorb the stomach acid you may have from nauseousness. They will do the trick stale or fresh. Good luck with the food poisoning. That must suck. I had a stomach flu once and feel sorry for you if you feel the way I did.
2007-01-29 18:19:12 · answer #3 · answered by theartisttwin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could eat them with no problem..they may just be less crisp. But I have to ask you a question. Why are you spending your money at the corner store buying food that is old and probably cost double the price of the grocery store? Did you buy the food that poisoned you from that same store?
2007-01-29 18:18:17 · answer #4 · answered by Adrienne C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should be Ok. The dates on packaged foods are typically a sell by date. It might not taste as fresh as non-expired crackers but as long as there is no mold or anything on them, it should be OK.
2007-01-29 18:18:26 · answer #5 · answered by Wijssegger 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course u will be no problem..if u feel unwell after eating tat crackers, tat might mainly cos by physcological problem..teorictically it is safe from microbiological aspect to consume tat cracker..food poisoning is mainly cause by pathogen which contaminated food..usually this pathogen will not found in food if it is correctly and safely being produced. u will found expire cracker not so crunchy as compare with fresh one cos the cracker will absorb moisture just starting from it is being make..something which might concern is d growing of fungi as water activity being increase..however usually water activity is low in baked cracker..
2007-01-29 23:54:11 · answer #6 · answered by soven 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you will be ok if they are not moldy. Usually, crackers just get stale. Most people prefer not to eat stale saltine crackers.
2007-01-30 06:37:12 · answer #7 · answered by Ultimate Fanilow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why risk, whene u can buy another n feel comfortable with it. I'd say u better don't cuz there is a reason for the Expiration date on the pakages u know. n now that ur stomach is more sensitive , why do some thing risky?..
CHEERS! :)
2007-01-29 22:30:26 · answer #8 · answered by Persian Pulso 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the crackers are ok. They may be a little soft, but will not hurt you. However, go buy new ones tomorrow.
2007-01-29 18:16:45 · answer #9 · answered by Dianne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes because I'm eating them now as i am typing this
2017-02-12 21:46:37 · answer #10 · answered by Erin in FL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋