I left ground hamburger in the fridge for a little over a week - is it still good?

Question

It's unopenned and still looks red in color but its been there for ten days. Can I still use it?

Answer 1

When in doubt, throw it out.

A week is too long; the package should have a use by date.

Answer 2

Seriously, Owen Wilson wouldnt eat hamburger meat that had been in the fridge for 10 days, and neither should you. Come on!

Answer 3

The less dense the meat the lower the shelf life. I wouldn't eat it after 2-3 days. 10 days sounds like it may have a ticket to Listeriaville.
The table at the end of this link gives it an even lower shelf life. I keep my fridge very very cold.
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oeh/fses/sfstt_dt1.htm

Answer 4

Considering there is the strong possibility that e coli was in the ground meat in the first place, and that it's been multiplying, I would chuck the chuck. Otherwise, put caution to the wind and cook the heck out of it.

Answer 5

Pitch it.

If you eat it, you're saving maybe $5. If you eat it and get sick, you're out a day of work, maybe 2-3 days. You'll have medical bills, you'll have discomfort, you'll be vomiting, you'll feel like crud. But you'll have saved $5.

Which is worth more to you - the money or avoiding food poisoning?

Answer 6

I would throw it out. I believe it is said, 5 days is ok. Beyond that is questionable.

Answer 7

I'd give it to the hamburglar

Answer 8

If it looks good and smells good it is good.

Bert

Answer 9

I wouldn't to be safe.

Answer 10

Eww.... I would toss it