Great deals on meat can come with some risks.
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With constantly skyrocketing grocery store prices, I attempt to save where I can.
One place for deals is the sales area in the meat department.
Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn
The prices are great, but is the meat always safe to eat?
Dont be put off automatically by the way the meat looks.
But some meat is fine with a changed hue.
However, if the surface is iridescent or greenish, this is an indication of excessive bacterial growth.
Meat can give off various colors like green and rainbow sheens, he says.
Thats not always a sign of contamination.
Look for visible biofilmsslime, basicallyin order to decide.
If you see the slime, dont buy it.
Thats a good way to detect off odors, which could indicate spoilage, says Cox.
But freezing it doesnt necessarily kill the bacteria.
Freezing is always an option, and it will keep the meat safe, Tetro says.
But it wont reset the clock, so as soon as its thawed, cook it.
