JoeFerguson Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I have been trying to clean out the cupboards/freezer and I have been coming across a lot of stuff way past the expiration date. I got daring a few months ago when I cooked up some two year old sausage that was in the freezer. Although it was a little tough from the freezer burn, it tasted decent and I survived. This week I've been eating some tuna with expiration dates from 2006 and 2007, and I really can't tell the difference between that and "new" tuna cans. A couple of years ago I put a post on OTW about how I just drank some beer that was in the basement for AT LEAST ten years. That definitely tasted skunky, but again, I survived. I googled "eating old food" and came across a couple of interesting articles. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/02/09/old_tinned_chicken/ http://www.wired.com/techbiz/media/news/2005/11/69447 I should also mention that this post was subconsciously inspired by stuckincincy's thread about whiskey a few weeks ago: http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?showtopic=95281 What is the oldest thing you ever ate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Why would you do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I have been trying to clean out the cupboards/freezer and I have been coming across a lot of stuff way past the expiration date. I got daring a few months ago when I cooked up some two year old sausage that was in the freezer. Although it was a little tough from the freezer burn, it tasted decent and I survived. This week I've been eating some tuna with expiration dates from 2006 and 2007, and I really can't tell the difference between that and "new" tuna cans. A couple of years ago I put a post on OTW about how I just drank some beer that was in the basement for AT LEAST ten years. That definitely tasted skunky, but again, I survived. I googled "eating old food" and came across a couple of interesting articles. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/02/09/old_tinned_chicken/ http://www.wired.com/techbiz/media/news/2005/11/69447 I should also mention that this post was subconsciously inspired by stuckincincy's thread about whiskey a few weeks ago: http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?showtopic=95281 What is the oldest thing you ever ate? My wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 what a coincidence......... HAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! My wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Why would you do this? Low on $? I found some 12 year old Nestle Quick in the cupboard. Tasted ok, but really wouldn't dissolve in the milk anymore. I have eaten 1.5- 2 year old meat from the freezer. If it doesn't have freezer burn, it's OK. The thing is to wrap it well right after bringing it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 i actually have a tin can of cow brains in milk sauce that i bought as a gag probably 7-8(maybe more) years ago...the can is now 'swollen'...i want to see how long it will go...never intended on eating it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFerguson Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Low on $? I found some 12 year old Nestle Quick in the cupboard. Tasted ok, but really wouldn't dissolve in the milk anymore. I have eaten 1.5- 2 year old meat from the freezer. If it doesn't have freezer burn, it's OK. The thing is to wrap it well right after bringing it home. Trying to be frugal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Low on $? I found some 12 year old Nestle Quick in the cupboard. Tasted ok, but really wouldn't dissolve in the milk anymore. I have eaten 1.5- 2 year old meat from the freezer. If it doesn't have freezer burn, it's OK. The thing is to wrap it well right after bringing it home. Was the milk also 12 years old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 i actually have a tin can of cow brains in milk sauce that i bought as a gag probably 7-8(maybe more) years ago...the can is now 'swollen'...i want to see how long it will go...never intended on eating it.... I like you Pooj but that sounds very...well... let's say uhhh, serial killerish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 i actually have a tin can of cow brains in milk sauce that i bought as a gag probably 7-8(maybe more) years ago...the can is now 'swollen'...i want to see how long it will go...never intended on eating it.... Careful because it can "explode" in the cupboard. That would be a disgusting mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Just as a precaution, Pooj, and for everybody in general... Per a NUSC/food safety class, if you have a can that's swollen, throw it out. I wouldn't even open it. That's just screaming botulism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Just as a precaution, Pooj, and for everybody in general... Per a NUSC/food safety class, if you have a can that's swollen, throw it out. I wouldn't even open it. That's just screaming botulism. I was going to post the same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damj Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Why did I read this post during lunch ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 in case you hadn't noticed...its a can of brains in milk sauce......not like anyone in my family is gonna mistake it for pudding...... Just as a precaution, Pooj, and for everybody in general... Per a NUSC/food safety class, if you have a can that's swollen, throw it out. I wouldn't even open it. That's just screaming botulism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 in case you hadn't noticed...its a can of brains in milk sauce......not like anyone in my family is gonna mistake it for pudding...... it doesn't matter if it's brains or green beans or soup or whatever else- if it is in a bulging can chances are it is botulism- one of the nastiest forms of bacteria out there. If your idea of a good time is respiratory failure, paralysis, or death- keep that can on hand. Enjoy your can of cow brains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 At my neighborhood picnic last year, one of my neighbors volunteered to bring soda. I didn't have any during the picnic, but a couple of days afterward, I was craving some soda so I popped open a diet coke they had brought. I took one sip and immendiately spit it across the garage. Apparently, diet coke has a shelf like under 15 years. UGGGGHHH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 in case you hadn't noticed...its a can of brains in milk sauce......not like anyone in my family is gonna mistake it for pudding...... Where would you even buy such a thing? A medical supply house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 in case you hadn't noticed...its a can of brains in milk sauce......not like anyone in my family is gonna mistake it for pudding...... I think the point is if the can bursts you'll have those little nasties dancing around your pantry just waiting for you to grab a Lil Debbie snack cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 but if i eat just a little bit of it...won't it make my lips fuller? and how can anything that is latin for sausage possibly be bad for you????? it doesn't matter if it's brains or green beans or soup or whatever else- if it is in a bulging can chances are it is botulism- one of the nastiest forms of bacteria out there. If your idea of a good time is respiratory failure, paralysis, or death- keep that can on hand. Enjoy your can of cow brains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 any quality grocery store, or wal-mart, should carry it Pork Brains in Milk Gravy Where would you even buy such a thing? A medical supply house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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