Archaeological find! Usual question.

[auntdot]

Our general rule is if you feel uneasy about eating an item, why bother?

Cannot enjoy eating anything if in the back of my mind is the idea that I, or worse someone else, might spend the night next to the porcelain convenience or with IV's running.

We just toss old stuff in the woods next to the house in the pile with the tree cuttings, leaves, and other detritus and let Mother Nature take care of it.

 

[Mad Cook]

If you're asking me Mad Cook, the pickles were discolored and the liquid had receded from the top. Can't tell you why others would suspect them more. The applesauce is still on the shelf and to be honest, if mcnerd would try it then I'll likely try it. He's the most careful canner I know.

Ah, yes. I understand now. The pickles were definitely ready for the compost heap