why has my minced beef turned brown in the fridge?

Found 26th Nov 2009

it's within its use by date, bought 2 days ago and been in fridge since purchase.
what happened?
still safe to eat?

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26th Nov 2009

because it is off? it happens sometimes return to store for exchange?

26th Nov 2009

if u havent left it uncovered then take it back to store for exchange as there may be a air hole in packaging and has made it go off

26th Nov 2009

It's because the packaging has broken somewhere and air has got in. All meat discolours when subjected to air.

It's up to you whether you eat it or not but as a rule of thumb if it smells good then it will be fine. Make sure it's thoroughly cooked through though.
If you are in any doubt then chuck it or see if the store will refund.

26th Nov 2009

Its the effect of oxygen on it. Does not necessarily mean it is off. But should always use unfrozen mince quickly.

26th Nov 2009

if its only a bit of brown, just cook it for a bit longer then eat it.

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It's because the packaging has broken somewhere and air has got in. All … It's because the packaging has broken somewhere and air has got in. All meat discolours when subjected to air.It's up to you whether you eat it or not but as a rule of thumb if it smells good then it will be fine. Make sure it's thoroughly cooked through though.If you are in any doubt then chuck it or see if the store will refund.

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26th Nov 2009

I'm of the opinion that if it smells ok then it's alright :P

26th Nov 2009

i would return it, I imagine it will smell awful and then it won't be so easy to take back!

26th Nov 2009

its ok if it smells ok, like everyone else said it can go brown, bright red meat doesn't totally mean the best meat. ALL aged steaks have a brown tint to them. They also taste better.

26th Nov 2009

[COLOR="DarkRed"]another new low for the HUKD forum.[/COLOR]

26th Nov 2009

ok thanks for everyones help.
conclusion - if it smells ok, eat it.
problem - i have a cold, therefore lost my sense of smell..

26th Nov 2009

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ok thanks for everyones help.conclusion - if it smells ok, eat it.problem … ok thanks for everyones help.conclusion - if it smells ok, eat it.problem - i have a cold, therefore lost my sense of smell..

Plus its only coloured with dye.

As said as long as it smells okay then eat it.

26th Nov 2009

I had the same problem 2 weeks ago. I asked the butchers in Sainsburys and he said its something to do with it touching the packaging?!!!UH??LOL I didnt eat it

26th Nov 2009

MAD COW DISEASE!

... as for your meat, just return for a swapsie.

26th Nov 2009

Sorry OP, is this a euphamism for something?

26th Nov 2009

Have you checked your fridge is cooling to the correct temp?

Is anything else going off quicker than normal, milk etc.

26th Nov 2009

eat what you need then take it back for a refund LOL :thumbsup:

26th Nov 2009

It's mutating

You need to take it to a local recycling centre straight away in a BioHazard container. If you don't it will murder you while you sleep. Think of it as a more dangerous Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters

26th Nov 2009

I'm no expert but I believe that they sell minced beef when it's red because customers like it that way!

As the blood leaks and the beef matures then it changes from red to brown; like when a side of beef is hung. The flavour develops and the meat softens - tastier and better textured. It's a sort of oxidation I think. It should be better eating now than 2 days ago.

If it smells off, it is off!! A cold won't stop you smelling that.