If you’ve ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you’re not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.…
I would add: if it tastes off, spit it out, as tasting does not imply swallowing.
Worth noting as well that the taste test can kill you when dealing with some very toxic variaties of wild mushrooms – even if you spit it out.
Yeah, those rules don’t feel meant for foraging, just for assessing spoilage
So, they’re universal “rules” like the timeless “i before e” one, right?