BEWARE Of Food Apps – Expert WARNS

The killer deals offered by food app on day-old restaurant and supermarket food might be more “killer” than customers are bargaining for, says a nutritionist who claims to be an expert in such matters.

Dr. Rimas Geiga, a clinical nutritionist, spoke out on the issue recently, saying that he harbors worries that TooGoodToGo and other such bargain-hunting food apps, and especially worries about how the consequences for customers who use these apps.

His primary concern, he said to the UK outlet The Sun, is the potential for consumers to contract food-bourne illnesses from ingredients that have passed their “best-by” date.

Geiga’s remarks come after a mother in Northern Ireland named Carly Guthrie dropped £4 on a “Too Good To Go” grab bag from a supermarket in her neighborhood. Upon opening the bag, she found herself shocked that the produce within was in a notable state of decomposition. 

Guthrie, who hails from Castlereigh, found within her bag two grapefruit halves, a melon covered in penicillin (white mold), bruised pears, and the butt-end of a cucumber.

According to Geiga, when food is prepared and then goes unsold, its suitability for consumption inevitably declines. Temperature control, storage conditions, and the time window between the time of preparation and the time of consumption are all vital factors in exactly how quickly that decline happens. If the proper conditions are not met, bacteria linked to food poisoning can grow unchecked, rendering the food dangerous.

It is essential, when buying older discount foot, that one only buys food that has been correctly stored—and not for too long.

When in doubt, Geiga says, look through your food bundle before buying it. Check for mold growth or other signs of decomposition such as bad smells, unusual textures, discoloration, and other thing which might indicate spoilage. If you see any of these things, give that package a pass. 

Then, when you find a good parcel, be sure to eat the food quickly before it can go off.