FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The best before date, sometimes shown as BBE (best before end), is about quality and not safety. After the best before date listed on a product, the food will be safe to eat but may not be at its best.
Detailed explanation-2: -Best-before dates are about food quality and not food safety. Once opened, the food’s shelf life may change. For example, because of the potential for contamination, once a package of lunchmeat is open, for safety reasons, it should be consumed in 3-5 days. You can’t tell whether food is unsafe by its smell or taste.
Detailed explanation-3: -Best before dates have to do with food quality-freshness, texture, flavour and nutritional value-not safety. They are not expiry dates.
Detailed explanation-4: -Even if the food is past the date on the packaging, it could still be perfectly good, and fresh even, depending on what the label means. Sell-by date, for example, refers to a date to indicate to retailers by when the product should be off shelves. If it’s only a few days past, it’s more than likely safe to eat.