I just ate expired deli meat, now what?

[alisha27]

I wouldn't call myself "cured" but I don't worry as much these days as I did a year ago. I've been pretty brave about what I put in my mouth, not obsessed about washing my hands and I've even rode some amusement park rides on vacation recently. Today I opened a container of deli meat I just purchased 2 days ago and the texture was kinda slimy. I know at this point every emetophobe would have stopped right there, I put it in my mouth anyway and then looked at the date after eating a bite. The date said use by 08/12/2012 which was about 4 weeks ago. I'm not panicking about it right now but I'm sure tonight I will be up convincing myself I'm going to be sick. How safe do you think I am? I only had a normal bite before I threw it out. I feel like calling the grocery store and telling them they are letting food go by that has reached the expiration date.

[livepink]

I would definitely call the store and tell them, that's just awful they wouldn't be more aware. Isn't that stuff super preserved, though? If you only took one bite I'm sure you'll be fine, a whole serving of it may have given you a little upset tummy. I remember one time at work I grabbed what I thought was my coffee but was really one someone had left (with milk) in it for awhile, like a week and I took a sip and nearly died. I spit most of it out but still swallowed some and was still fine. I know it's a little different but I hope it helps you feel better

[stepheniewelch]

I agree with livepink. It was just one bite. Let me tell you what. I did about 3 months ago. Mom came home and surprised me with my favee well im snack. Crab meat. Imitation. But still its fish. It turned out to be 2 weeks past expiration.. i ate it around 12 am.. completely flipped out woke my mom up and showed her. She was like well im sorry steph i didnt know
I was fine all that worrying over absolutely nothing
And i know you will be too. I ate the whole. Thing.. lol i think its just a precaution. But even though it was slimy, it will be ok cause you ingested a bite .