Are Expiring Deals Safe

Discounted products nearing their expiration date are not necessarily harmful if they have been stored properly and their packaging is intact. However, once they expire—or if they are stored improperly—microbes may grow even before the printed date, especially in meat, dairy, fish, and ready-to-eat foods. Contaminated food can cause food poisoning, with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever. The risks are higher for children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems. Experts advise checking expiration dates and storage instructions, avoiding swollen or damaged packaging and products whose color, smell, or texture has changed, and not relying on smell or taste alone to judge whether food is safe.

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