Food hygiene

[Geordie_Rob]

I don't go overboard with cleaning (well at work I do because its my job) but do you really want to be exposed the the germs & bacteria on your fingers after you've just wiped your backside? I for 1 don't so wash my hands. Things like cutting raw chicken then using same utensils for cooked meat will certainly expose your immune system to a few nasties.

Each to their own though. At the end of the day, we are all adults & know the risks. If person A wishes to take a risk where person B didn't, then it makes no difference to me.

For the dates on food, for my household personally it's:-

Use by = goes in the bin on that day
Sell by or display until = keep it until it smells or looks funny
Best before = it's fine to eat unless it smells, looks or tastes funny.