Because meatballs with a side of salmonella doesn’t sound too appetizing. Unspoiled ground beef is usually bright red or purple and smells fresh and iron-like. Ground beef will begin to spoil in ...

Ground beef may be your kitchen burger staple, but how do you tell your ground beef has gone bad? Changes to color, texture, and smell, along with the expiration date can offer clues. Ground beef ...

There are two ways your ground beef can go bad – bacteria or spoilage. Pathogenic bacteria does not change the smell, taste or appearance of meat but it can cause illness. The only way to stay ...

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However, cooks need to be careful because ground beef is highly perishable. Grinding the meat exposes it to oxygen, causing it to go bad more quickly than a whole-muscle steak. Wondering how to ...