Food

Is it acceptable to eat food past its "best before" date?

For

Most food is still safe and it reduces waste.

Against

It can be risky and cause health problems.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • “"Best before" is not an expiry date. It doesn't turn to poison instantly.”
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • “Best By Date: Has more to do with food quality - taste, texture, nutritional content.”
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • “Sometimes "best before" dates have to do with taste. Other times, it has to do with food safety.”
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • “Possibly ok, but why would you risk it?”
    RedditOriginal language: English
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