Some packed food items can cause serious illnesses.
Having past-due or expired food exposes your body to pathogenic microorganisms that might result in fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and other kinds of food allergies.
Packaged food items come with a manufacturing and expiry date. Often when we are in a hurry to buy these pre-packaged items, we tend to skip these dates and purchase them anyway. Most of us, sometime in our life, have likely consumed food that was over its expiration date. It could be an unintentional act, or because the expiry date labeled on the product might have rubbed off, rendering us absolutely clueless. But, whether pre-packed eatables should be eaten beyond their expiry date still remains a topic of debate for many. So today, let’s delve deep into the matter and find out whether there are any side effects of consuming expired food.
When we buy bread and sweets we usually store these items in the fridge so that they don’t go bad. Although we consume them when we feel the cravings, there always remains a slight suspicion over the freshness of the product. While biscuits, if kept in a container can remain good for quite some days, some people tend to throw them away within two to three days. In this context, it is important to note that not all food products are likely to get bad after the expiry date. In some cases, it is only the taste that no longer remains the same.
Coming to dry foods like pasta and nuts — they can be consumed for a few days, even after the expiration date has crossed. The only change you will feel is the taste, but there will be no additional negative effects. According to popular dietitian Jenn Fillenworth, “I have consumed many items past their expiration date with no consequences.” But the same rule is not true for every food item.
Having past-due or expired food exposes your body to pathogenic microorganisms that might result in fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and other kinds of food allergies. Eatables that have gone bad could contain bacteria including Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli. Dairy products and expired meat might contain E. coli bacteria. It is possible to find salmonella germs in spoiled fruits, vegetables, and eggs. Pregnant women, newborns, and those with compromised immune systems can suffer severe health consequences from listeria microbes.
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