Meat...how long after the sell by date can you use it?

[gshoemate]

I forgot that I had some steaks in the fridge and the sell by date was 4-18. So I am now 4 days past, are they still ok to eat or should I just toss them and not chance it? TIA

 

[Jolie C]

I'd eat them.

 

[dandave]

Hi! It looks like beef can be stored for 3-5 days at 40 degrees or below, after the "sell by" date.
Here's a link:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/dating.htm

 

[lulubelle]

I use the smell test. If it is a few days past the sell date and it smells ok, than we eat it. If it smells "iffy", then it gets tossed. The same goes for milk or any other food with an expiration date. Just my opinion

 

[lulubelle]

Sorry.

 

[mum4jenn]

TOSS THEM!!!!

I have worked around food for years and you should get rid of it.

 

[ebaynut31]

When in doubt, throw it out.