Wayne Boatwright > wrote:

>On Mon 28 Feb 2005 05:06:34a, TheAlligator wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
>> In a post yesterday, I related how I used some "curry sauce with
>> tandoori spices" purchased at Aldi's in some eggs. I just noticed the
>> bottle says, "refrigerate after opening, use within 3 days". Is this
>> probably CYA stuff, or should I heed the advice since I have a
>> suppressed immune system because of liver problems? I can't imagine
>> this could be true. If so, guess tonight is curry chicken, curry
>> potatoes, curry newsprint, curry dog food and anything else we find.
>
>That seems an unusually short time, but it really depends most on what
>ingredients are in the sauce. Is there anything listed on the bottle that
>would logically tend to spoil in a 3-day period?
>
>With your medical condition, I would be overly cautious. In my own case, I
>would probably use it after the date.
>
>After the fact, it wouldn't matter whether or not the manufacturer would be
>responsible if it made you ill.
Hey, Wayne - thanks for the input. I checked the ingredients and
right after water and vinegar, it shows orange juice, egg yolks and
lowfat yogurt. I know I've kept separated yolks in the fridge for
days, and have eaten yogurt long after the expiration date (how can
you tell if sour milk is bad, anyway ;>) ). But I'm guessing you're
right - why take a chance with something that was cheap as dirt to
begin with. Tonight - a curry feast, then into the trash!