Cooking: woukd you use this?

[taffy]

On Tuesday I was going to make a pizza that called for frozen chopped spinach. I took the two boxes out to use. Then dh decided we’d eat out. So the frozen spinach has been in the fridge since Tuesday. On the box it says to thaw and use immediately BUT it’s been in the fridge. Should I just toss them and buy new or should it be ok? I’m leaning toward they are ok.

[sdlaura]

I would still use it, assuming it smells/looks normal.

[momin2013]

Yes - it's fine to use if it's been thawed for up to 3 or 4 days!

[definitelyO]

it's fine to use today

[deadwing]

Yes, I would use it.

[dexteroni]

Yeah, it’s probably ok. I’d try to use it this weekend though.

[marie]

It has been a while since we had one of these posts...

[starburst604]

Yes it’s fine. Spoiled spinach makes itself very evident.

[SwimDeep]

Frozen chopped spinach is already soggy and sad and letting it thaw a few days in the fridge isn't going to change that. I vote use it.

My standard rule is "Looks fine, smells fine, tastes fine? I'm eating it."

(And if anyone is wondering, no - I have never given myself or H or anyone I've cooked for food poisoning.)

[hannahgruen]

I'd use it. It's been refrigeratorized and hasn't been at room temperature, so I'd say it's safe.