Guest guest Report post Posted October 2, 2008 My feeling about expired food is....... There is a date on there for a reason. It is always better to be safe. Any type of food poisioning is serious. If it's expired for a couple of days I'm sure it's OK but again I toss everything expired. Donna Now if you're sad and you're feeling blue Go out and buy a brand new pair of shoes And you go down, down to Tangie Town 'Cause people down there really like to get it on SOURCE - Doors Maggie McGill --- On Thu, 10/2/08, mylameoww <mylameoww wrote: mylameoww <mylameoww expired tempeh? Thursday, October 2, 2008, 9:07 AM this is probably a dumb question, but I have some expired tempeh, and wondered how long it might be safe to eat? I bought too much on sale! It looks OK and is sealed in that plastic so maybe it is OK for a while? just was wondering if any one has used expired tempeh? Thanks!~Danielle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 2, 2008 I got sick on some mayonaise once so I am very careful about food too. I won't use anything pqast the expiration date. Chelsea , Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower wrote: > > My feeling about expired food is....... There is a date on there for a reason. It is always better to be safe. Any type of food poisioning is serious. If it's expired for a couple of days I'm sure it's OK but again I toss everything expired. > Donna > > > > > > Now if you're sad and you're feeling blue > Go out and buy a brand new pair of shoes > And you go down, down to Tangie Town > 'Cause people down there really like to get it on > SOURCE - Doors Maggie McGill > > --- On Thu, 10/2/08, mylameoww <mylameoww wrote: > > mylameoww <mylameoww > expired tempeh? > > Thursday, October 2, 2008, 9:07 AM this is probably a dumb question, but I have some expired tempeh, and > wondered how long it might be safe to eat? I bought too much on sale! > It looks OK and is sealed in that plastic so maybe it is OK for a > while? just was wondering if any one has used expired tempeh? > Thanks!~Danielle > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 2, 2008 I eat expired vegetarian food all the time. As long as there is no meat or dairy products in it, the danger is very small. The dates are only there for optimal taste and freshness. Past a date does not mean it is a problem. If you don't see mold or it does not have a different smell, it is just fine. Jo-Ann TN _____ On Behalf Of Donnalilacflower Thursday, October 02, 2008 12:23 PM expired tempeh? My feeling about expired food is....... There is a date on there for a reason. It is always better to be safe. Any type of food poisioning is serious. If it's expired for a couple of days I'm sure it's OK but again I toss everything expired. Donna Now if you're sad and you're feeling blue Go out and buy a brand new pair of shoes And you go down, down to Tangie Town 'Cause people down there really like to get it on SOURCE - Doors Maggie McGill --- On Thu, 10/2/08, mylameoww <mylameoww (AT) (DOT) <mylameoww%40> com> wrote: mylameoww <mylameoww (AT) (DOT) <mylameoww%40> com> expired tempeh? @ <%40> Thursday, October 2, 2008, 9:07 AM this is probably a dumb question, but I have some expired tempeh, and wondered how long it might be safe to eat? I bought too much on sale! It looks OK and is sealed in that plastic so maybe it is OK for a while? just was wondering if any one has used expired tempeh? Thanks!~Danielle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 2, 2008 Everything is so different, the only way to be sure is to call the company and ask them. I was so angry with myself recently. I had bought my acidophilis yogurt to make a big batch of home made yogurt, and I procrastinated, and ughhh, the date had passed. Not only did I not get to use it as a starter, I didn't even eat it! but since it was yogurt, ehhhhh, not worth it. When in doubt, I would call the company, and if you don't have time for that, then throw it out. hugs, Chanda Jo-Ann Murphy wrote: > > I eat expired vegetarian food all the time. As long as there is no meat or > dairy products in it, the danger is very small. The dates are only there > for optimal taste and freshness. Past a date does not mean it is a > problem. > If you don't see mold or it does not have a different smell, it is just > fine. > > Jo-Ann > TN > > _____ > > > <%40> > [ > <%40>] On Behalf Of Donnalilacflower > Thursday, October 02, 2008 12:23 PM > > <%40> > expired tempeh? > > My feeling about expired food is....... There is a date on there for a > reason. It is always better to be safe. Any type of food poisioning is > serious. If it's expired for a couple of days I'm sure it's OK but again I > toss everything expired. > Donna > > Now if you're sad and you're feeling blue > Go out and buy a brand new pair of shoes > And you go down, down to Tangie Town > 'Cause people down there really like to get it on > SOURCE - Doors Maggie McGill > > --- On Thu, 10/2/08, mylameoww <mylameoww (AT) (DOT) > <mylameoww%40> com> wrote: > > mylameoww <mylameoww (AT) (DOT) <mylameoww%40> com> > expired tempeh? > @ <%40> > > Thursday, October 2, 2008, 9:07 AM > > this is probably a dumb question, but I have some expired tempeh, and > wondered how long it might be safe to eat? I bought too much on sale! > It looks OK and is sealed in that plastic so maybe it is OK for a > while? just was wondering if any one has used expired tempeh? > Thanks!~Danielle > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 2, 2008 This is all the more reason not to used expired vegetarian foods. Very few of our products contain preservatives, maybe you have been lucky. Donna Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile " Jo-Ann Murphy " <jo-ann Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:18:40 RE: expired tempeh? I eat expired vegetarian food all the time. As long as there is no meat or dairy products in it, the danger is very small. The dates are only there for optimal taste and freshness. Past a date does not mean it is a problem. If you don't see mold or it does not have a different smell, it is just fine. Jo-Ann TN _____ On Behalf Of Donnalilacflower Thursday, October 02, 2008 12:23 PM expired tempeh? My feeling about expired food is....... There is a date on there for a reason. It is always better to be safe. Any type of food poisioning is serious. If it's expired for a couple of days I'm sure it's OK but again I toss everything expired. Donna Now if you're sad and you're feeling blue Go out and buy a brand new pair of shoes And you go down, down to Tangie Town 'Cause people down there really like to get it on SOURCE - Doors Maggie McGill --- On Thu, 10/2/08, mylameoww <mylameoww (AT) (DOT) <mylameoww%40> com> wrote: mylameoww <mylameoww (AT) (DOT) <mylameoww%40> com> expired tempeh? @ <%40> Thursday, October 2, 2008, 9:07 AM this is probably a dumb question, but I have some expired tempeh, and wondered how long it might be safe to eat? I bought too much on sale! It looks OK and is sealed in that plastic so maybe it is OK for a while? just was wondering if any one has used expired tempeh? Thanks!~Danielle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 2, 2008 According to the FDA = expiration dates are not required they are therefore not regulated. This means that each packaging service it responsible for setting it's own guidelines for expiration. Unlike medicines food expiration's are based on nutrition degradation, flavor and rate of bacterial growth. For most shelf stable foods 30 days past the expiration date is still in the safety zone, for refrigerated items 7-10, for frozen items 60 days. It is important to know the food well enough that you can recognize spoilage as even a " fresh " item (one well before the expiration) can be spoiled due to improper storage, rapid temperature change or other transport concerns. Always use your best judgment if the package is well sealed and you open it and it all seems fine then use as normal - when in doubt through it out. BTW since Tempeh is a fermented food according to Japanese cooking tradition it is even more desirable slightly more pungent. It is a matter of personal preference (like natto) but if you are used to fermented beans it can be quite a treat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
