announcing that the food becomes unsafe the following day.
However, that doesn’t mean you should ignore dates altogether.
Use the date as one piece of information, then consider:
- Whether the jar has been opened
- How long it has been refrigerated
- Whether it has been stored consistently cold
- Whether the lid and container are intact
- How the mayonnaise looks and smells
- Whether it has been contaminated during use
When you’re dealing with a questionable perishable food, it’s always better to be cautious.
How to Tell If Mayo Has Gone Bad
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