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inkncarrots

San Diego, CA

March 2004

JAN 09, 2005 07:36 PM

Lets play a little game shall we? I was going to make some noodles with olive oil and garlic on top because at the moment I am both hungry and lazy. Anyhow, after I started boiling the water I noticed that there isn't any fresh garlic in the house. But then I looked in the fridge and found a container of minced garlic. I was very excited until I noticed that it expired July 2004. You figure that to protect the company against lawsuits, the expiration date would be a little before when they actually expect it to be bad. But I'm not sure how long. What do you think, is it safe to eat?

Ada

SUICIDEGIRL

Maryland, USA

JAN 09, 2005 07:38 PM

Smell it. You'll know.

robosagogo

State College, PA

September 2004

JAN 09, 2005 07:38 PM

How much can things change in half a year?

Lain

Astoria, NY

April 2004

JAN 09, 2005 07:42 PM

if it is sealed without the vacum inside still there... bad

if its 4 years old and the vacum still there.. its good

SnakePlissken

Corvallis, OR

December 2002

JAN 09, 2005 07:42 PM

Ada said:
Smell it. You'll know.

For sure. I've used it when it was plenty past the date with no ill effects. But then again I once drank a three year old can of Pabst.

dem_z

United Kingdom

June 2004

JAN 09, 2005 07:43 PM

Is the container sealed? Are there any nicks, bumps or dents on the container? Has the container swelled? Is the food fizzing or bubbling or weird smelling or an odd colour? (tricky to tell with garlic).

I wouldn't trust it, but I'm a bit fernickitty.

Anyway, buy some more garlic. Gilroy will be happier and you'll be helping America create jobs or something.

MisterSatan

Portland, OR

August 2002

JAN 09, 2005 07:44 PM

Eat it. What, you want to live forever?

Yuriel

I'm lost

January 2004

JAN 09, 2005 07:45 PM

haha.

inkncarrots

San Diego, CA

March 2004

JAN 09, 2005 07:45 PM

Ada said:
Smell it. You'll know.

Yeah, I smelled it. It doesn't smell nasty or anything.

Moya

Milwaukee, WI

January 2005

JAN 09, 2005 07:46 PM

"Is it safe to eat?" Try it and find out.

ImaginaryRobot

Miami, FL

November 2004

JAN 09, 2005 07:47 PM

Ada said:
Smell it. You'll know.

this advice can solve many problems...

inkncarrots

San Diego, CA

March 2004

JAN 09, 2005 07:49 PM

demetrius_z said:
Is the container sealed? Are there any nicks, bumps or dents on the container? Has the container swelled? Is the food fizzing or bubbling or weird smelling or an odd colour? (tricky to tell with garlic).

I wouldn't trust it, but I'm a bit fernickitty.

Anyway, buy some more garlic. Gilroy will be happier and you'll be helping America create jobs or something.

The seal is not still there. The container is plastic and has been in the fridge since it was first opened, it isn't swollen or anything. I could go to the store, but it is awfully far away.

inkncarrots

San Diego, CA

March 2004

JAN 09, 2005 07:50 PM

robosagogo said:
How much can things change in half a year?

That is what I was thinking. Especially garlic.

turin

Denver, CO

October 2003

JAN 09, 2005 07:50 PM

garlic is a preservative. bon apetit.

chestercopperpot

Bermuda

May 2004

JAN 09, 2005 07:50 PM

the oil goes rancid 6 monthes after the jar is opened and exposed to air.....I assume the garlic is suspended in oil?

so you'll have the runs its worth it.

xmomx

Poulsbo, WA

January 2003

JAN 09, 2005 07:53 PM

Professional cooks says "yes."

dkmfc, do you concur?

unravled

Portland, OR

August 2003

JAN 09, 2005 07:55 PM

Mom said:
Professional cooks says "yes."

dkmfc, do you concur?

Actually, he's too busy sucking cock.

Ada

SUICIDEGIRL

Maryland, USA

JAN 09, 2005 07:55 PM

chestercopperpot said:
the oil goes rancid 6 monthes after the jar is opened and exposed to air.....I assume the garlic is suspended in oil?

so you'll have the runs its worth it.

But if it's rancid, it'll smell bad.

If it smells fine and isn't moldy or rotten-looking, it's probably fine. You may want to dip your finger in it and just taste a tiny bit of the oil-- if it's rancid it will taste bitter and nasty. But it sounds like it's fine.

inkncarrots

San Diego, CA

March 2004

JAN 09, 2005 07:56 PM

dkmfc said:

chestercopperpot said:
the oil goes rancid 6 monthes after the jar is opened and exposed to air.....I assume the garlic is suspended in oil?

so you'll have the runs its worth it.

sometimes it's in water too

Yeah it is suspended in water.

SexyBeast

Covington, LA

July 2004

JAN 09, 2005 07:59 PM

If it isn't obviously bad, through smell and looks, it is probably still good. I wouldn't trust it, I have a hard time trusting things when it's getting close the the expireration date. Definately taste it before you use it in the food, it sucks to have food ruined because one of the ingredients is bad.

unravled

Portland, OR

August 2003

JAN 09, 2005 08:02 PM

dkmfc said:

horseradish on the other hand just loses potency...which I'm sure is the only problem with the garlic

Which is also why I broke up with my ex.

inkncarrots

San Diego, CA

March 2004

JAN 09, 2005 08:02 PM

Well I decided to eat it. Thanks everyone for your advice. I'll let you know if it all goes horribly wrong.

boggs

Vancouver, BC

February 2004

JAN 09, 2005 08:04 PM

if it's raw garlic packed in oil don't use it...it could put you in the hospital

xmomx

Poulsbo, WA

January 2003

JAN 09, 2005 08:04 PM

boggs

Vancouver, BC

February 2004

JAN 09, 2005 08:05 PM

well it's too late now

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