You come back from vacation and when you open the fridge you realize that you had left an egg, a package of York ham, yogurt… Have they gone bad during these days? Don’t play it! We tell you how to know if food is in poor condition without endangering your health. The goal is to avoid a good stomach ache. Take note!

Tricks to know if food is in bad condition

How to tell if eggs are bad

Always happens; there’s always a lonely egg left in the fridge but will it still be good? Several methods and conditions must be taken into account to know if the egg has not gone bad.

To find out if the egg is okay, put it in a container with water. The more the egg sinks, the fresher it is, so if it floats you’d better be careful when picking it up.

If the shell is cracked or dirty, chances are high that the inside is contaminated. Also, that the white is not transparent or that it has spots is a bad sign.

Hold the egg up to the light and as you shake it in a circle, observe what happens inside. If it’s okay, the yolk will stay in the center. It will also help you to listen to the sound it makes when you move it: if it sounds like liquid, throw the egg away.

If the egg smells funny, don’t eat it.

How to know if the York ham is in bad condition

If you open the fridge and see that the package of lunch meat (either turkey or pork) is swollen, don’t trust it. The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) warns that, even though the best-before date has not yet passed, something could not be going well inside the container. It is possible that due to a failure in the cold chain or another type of alteration, the bacteria inside have increased. Therefore, it is better not to tempt fate and throw away the container.

How to tell if a can of preserves is bad

If a can be bulging, it is possible that there was a problem during its handling, transport, or storage. Inspect the can well and make sure that it does not have small holes or that it is rusty. If when you taste the content you notice an unpleasant taste, do not continue eating.

How to know if the milk is bad

Bad milk can cause various problems, including poisoning. To tell if the milk is okay, it should not have any strong or strange odors. Also pay attention to the color, which has a yellowish or dark tone; and the consistency, which should not be pasty or look like yogurt. If it is lumpy or its texture changes when heated, you shouldn’t take it.

How to know if yogurt is bad

When the yogurt has a small hole in the container or the lid has been opened a little, the interior could be contaminated. You will know it by its strong smell and its acid or bitter taste. It is recommended that you throw it away if it has expelled a large amount of liquid or if it has mold.