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When I was growing up, my neighbor was a chemist for the FDA. He told me that where dairy products are concerned (can't speak for other categories), (1) taste was a reliable indicator; and (2) the human tongue was an amazingly sensitive detector of spoilage--down to a few parts per million. It was only in the mid-1960s, according to him, that more sensitive technology was developed that could outdo our taste buds. So, he said to rely on taste to tell if milk or cheese were OK. I have followed this advice for 30+ years and never gone wrong, as far as I know.
When I was growing up, my neighbor was a chemist for the FDA. He told me that where dairy products are concerned (can't speak for other categories), (1) taste was a reliable indicator; and (2) the human tongue was an amazingly sensitive detector of spoilage--down to a few parts per million. It was only in the mid-1960s, according to him, that more sensitive technology was developed that could outdo our taste buds. So, he said to rely on taste to tell if milk or cheese were OK. I have followed this advice for 30+ years and never gone wrong, as far as I know.
I agree. I don't pay attention to the dates; I can taste spoilage before I can smell it, but I sniff first....if it smells OK, I take a small taste. If it tastes OK, I dive in.
This thread was three years ago, when I was once known as pirate_lafitte. I ate the cream cheese, didn't get sick. But I did learn something. Refrigerate all dairy products the moment you get home.
This thread was three years ago, when I was once known as pirate_lafitte. I ate the cream cheese, didn't get sick. But I did learn something. Refrigerate all dairy products the moment you get home.
LOL, I didn't even look at the date. Good to know you survived.
This thread was three years ago, when I was once known as pirate_lafitte. I ate the cream cheese, didn't get sick. But I did learn something. Refrigerate all dairy products the moment you get home.
Hi, I just looked at the date and wondered how the subject got re-opened, but as long as it did, let me tellyou something: cream cheese will not make you sick if left out. Why do you think so many recipes call for room temp cream cheese. it takes a few hours to get it at room temp..I think way to many of us worry way to much about food born illnesses...I am glad you didn't get sick...
Dairy products in general can be left out virtually forever, without becoming dangerous to eat. You might not like the flavor or texture when you find a piece that fell down behind the refrigerator, but from the health and safety standpoint, it won't hurt you to eat it.
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Good to know you survived. 
