Should You Keep or Toss Foods Beyond the Package Date?

“Mom, I found some curry paste in my cupboard,” my son texted.

“It’s three years past the date on the package. Can I use it?” he asked.

He added “LOL” (laughing out loud) at the end of his text.

I am sure he knew my answer.

“Throw it,” I replied.

I think I texted him a bugeyed cartoon.

I don’t like the idea of throwing food, but after three years, both quality and potentially safety could be issues.

He h…