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About Chris Manley
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I can answer questions relating to food safety and sanitation in home or commercial facilities

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I am a registered environmental health specialist and have been an inspector of retail food establishments for the past six years.

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Degree in Environmental Health from Colorado State University.

 
   

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Food Safety Issues - spiral cut hams


Expert: Chris Manley - 2/6/2009

Question
I have a Sam's Club spiral cut ham.  I was going to use it today, but noticed that it says use by Jan 19, 2009, today is February 6, 2009.  It looks okay and does not smell.  Please let me know if you think it is still good.

Thank you
Josie

Answer
Most expiration dates are used by manufacturers to ensure the product quality and freshness is retained when used.  These dates have little to do with the safety of the product.  If using an expired product some spoilage may have occurred, but this is typically not harmful, particularly if the product is cooked when used.

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