Don’t Get Fooled by the Supermarket: What You Should Really Know About Buying Meat

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What You Shouldn’t Do

Don’t assume that an added solution means the meat is dangerous.

Don’t assume that a bright-red color guarantees freshness.

Don’t rely exclusively on smell or appearance to determine whether meat has been stored safely.

And don’t use meat simply because it “looks fine” if you know it has been improperly refrigerated or left at unsafe temperatures.

The Bottom Line

You don’t need to fear the supermarket meat aisle.

The most useful strategy is simple: read the label, understand what you’re buying, keep