The experts give their opinion on whether you can eat meat in bloated packaging or whether you should throw it away.
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I have an unopened bag of dog treats that is puffed up like a balloon about to pop. And I’ve seen similar packages of puffy plastic wrap in the meat aisle of the grocery store. While I know some bags like potato chips are purposely puffed up with lots of air to keep them from getting crushed is that true for fresh foods like meat too? Here’s what I found out from the experts.
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Perishable foods like meat or cheese are susceptible to spoilage due to the growth of bacteria and mold when exposed to air. Sometimes manufacturers use what’s called modified atmospheric packaging or MAP to reduce the chance of spoilage and promote freshness by changing the gas in the packaging. And MAP sometimes causes the packaging to swell.
