Beef a Little Brown Day After Sell by
- Odd I/O [OP]
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Meat turning brown near expiration date, is it safe to eat?
I see in grocery stores that meat nearing their expiration date get discounted from 25% - 50% off. I notice that some of those meats have begun to turn brown in spots/patches, is this safe to eat? I like a good deal as much as the next RFD'er but not at the expense of my health.
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- Mars2012
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If it doesn't smell spoiled, probably safe to eat if cooked thoroughly. It really depends on which store has the meat reduced, sometimes Superstore has the most funky meat in the reduced bin. The fish is even worse, I wouldn't touch that with a ten foot pole.
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- Odd I/O [OP]
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Can you smell the meat with the plastic wrap still on it or do you need to peel it back before taking a sniff?
I've seen these meats in Walmart and Loblaws.
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- Cheapo-Findo
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It is safe.
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- sandikosh
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If it doesn't look good, don't buy it.
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Most of the brown patches are from bad cuts (too much blood perhaps) or bruised in the package from something (another tray of meat) on top for too long. If its a green patch I wouldnt bother.
Its not an expiration date by the way.
Remember to be an RFD-er and NOT a degenerate.
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- dj_rice
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Isn't meat browning due to oxidation just like how apples turn brown when they are cut open and left out for a bit. If it doesnt stink, good to eat.
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Odd I/O wrote: ↑I see in grocery stores that meat nearing their expiration date get discounted from 25% - 50% off. I notice that some of those meats have begun to turn brown in spots/patches, is this safe to eat? I like a good deal as much as the next RFD'er but not at the expense of my health.
I buy it all the time, that is the section I check first. If it has seasoning on it and it it marked down, leave it. If you are worried, get a pressure cooker and turn the meat into stews at 250 degrees. Just use the meats sooner or freeze it. Markdown apples for pie and markdown peppers for roasting, FTW. Grab some dented can, discount vegetables while you're there. Avoid the funky fish...
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- bonterra
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AudiDude wrote: ↑ Avoid the funky fish...
I buy the funky fish and shellfish.. but, if it's really gone off I return it. Most of the time it's perfectly fine.
I draw the line at marked down oysters, though.
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- playnicee1
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Ground beef is safe when it goes from bright red to more of a brown color. (as long as it does not smell bad)
It's when you see green that you really have to wonder... 
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- jayt90
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I buy these last day of sale trays (except fish) and freeze immediately. Meats should have very little smell. If it is slight or moderate, I'll try to remove by koshering: rub with coarse salt, rinse off after 20 minutes. If the smell remains I'll return the tray.
Steaks, chops and roasts with a little browning are going to be seared in the brown area. The inside will be red or pink.
Superstore is now re-wrapping fish that does not sell in a new package at half price with a 'Special' sticker. I tried one tray of salmon and felt it could be better, so this deceptive packaging gets a fail from me.
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- DJ_Peanuts22
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Nope.
I'd rather save money on other things rather than risk my health eating a cheap piece of meat.
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- Jusbokeh
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DJ_Peanuts22 wrote: ↑Nope.
I'd rather save money on other things rather than risk my health eating a cheap piece of meat.
More cheap protein for me.
Cooked beef througly and its safe.
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I worked in a grocery store when I was in school and the meat manager used to buy all the discounted "brown" meat. I asked him if it was ok and he said it was fine. If it was good enough for him, it was good enough for me. I still buy it to this day and have never been sick from it. I either cook it that night or freeze it.
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- sunshinemoonlight13
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I just know that sometimes you purposely want to do that.
For example, the secret to cooking a good steak according to some pro Michelin star chefs, is to leave a 'fresh' steak open to the elements in the fridge. This draws out moisture from the steak, tenderizing it, and leaves some oxidation on the outside. This helps keep the juices in when you fry them. Its kinda like aged steak.
Although, most of the time, in supermarkets, the browned meats are the minced stuff. But if it were not safe would the supermarket be selling it? If it were me I would eat it on the day purchased though.
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