When to Keep and When to Discard Common Food Items

Maintaining an inventory of what’s in your fridge and pantry is important for managing your kitchen, but inevitably, some foods may go bad before you can consume them. This may happen if storage conditions are less than ideal or a power outage suddenly occurs. It is easy to identify food that has begun to change its appearance or smell bad, but looking and smelling fine doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s still safe to eat. To reduce your risk of food poisoning, follow this guide for when to keep and when to throw out common food items.

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