"Bell Jar" > wrote in message

>I bought Steaks that were dated "Sell by July 1" they are air tight
>packaging. I put them in my fridge and somehow forgot about them. I was
>going to serve them on the 4th, but w/ all the other food, we didn't need
>them.
> Today I pulled them out and they look fine. They are pink, not brown,
> however I'm a little worried that I have waited to long and will make my
> family sick. Has it been to long? Should I just toss them?
> They smell ok.
> Thanks,

The sell by date allows for some time to use them. I'd not hesitate to toss
them on the grill. If they were in a Cryovac package, they will last even
longer.