Food poisoning is something that many people know about firsthand.
Dishonest sellers and manufacturers sometimes do everything to hide a “spoiled” product from the buyer.
Let's figure out what reasons indicate that it is better to get rid of meat so as not to risk your health.
Whatever meat you have in front of you, it should only be red, the intensity of which depends on its type and the age of the animal. No gray, green or other unnatural shades are allowed.
The same applies to lard. It should be white, as yellow indicates that the product is made from old raw materials.
In the case of frozen meat, its freshness can only be assessed after defrosting. If the water is clean, the meat was frozen once; if it contains blood and ichor, it is most likely a re-frozen product.
And fresh meat always has a neutral or milky smell. Any other impurities are unacceptable.
You should also press on the piece. If the pulp quickly returns to shape, then the meat is fresh. A dent will remain on a spoiled product.