08-18-2022, 06:03 AM
Channelling my inner Paul F:
If it has been kept cold, it is probably all right.
Now back to me: since it has been kept refrigerated, it is likely okay. HOWEVER, I would open it and drop it into a bowl, and then (with clean hands, of course) start poking around. Answer a few questions:
Look at it: if it looks off, toss it.
Smell it: if it smells off, toss it.
Feel it: if it feels slimy, toss it. You know what I mean here. Pretend that you are making a burger patty.
Cook it: if it smells wrong while cooking it, toss it.
If you decide to use it, cook it thoroughly. Ground meats have a more limited shelf life. If it still bothers you in any way, or you have a non-cast iron stomach, throw it out. I'd rather toss something out (even if it was somewhat expensive) than have to suffer through food poisoning.
If it has been kept cold, it is probably all right.
Now back to me: since it has been kept refrigerated, it is likely okay. HOWEVER, I would open it and drop it into a bowl, and then (with clean hands, of course) start poking around. Answer a few questions:
Look at it: if it looks off, toss it.
Smell it: if it smells off, toss it.
Feel it: if it feels slimy, toss it. You know what I mean here. Pretend that you are making a burger patty.
Cook it: if it smells wrong while cooking it, toss it.
If you decide to use it, cook it thoroughly. Ground meats have a more limited shelf life. If it still bothers you in any way, or you have a non-cast iron stomach, throw it out. I'd rather toss something out (even if it was somewhat expensive) than have to suffer through food poisoning.