Spoiled food at a party

[Anonymous]

Why would you not say something to catering staff? Then if it's not one of their dishes, they can come to the host/ess and let them know. It's not like they want to get blamed for bad food.

To be honest, though, a lot gets blamed on food poisoning that simply isn't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How do you know it was spoiled?

That's the thing about food poisoning--you can't usually see if it's "bad", otherwise people wouldn't eat it.

OP here. Honestly, I didn't notice and just devoured a plate of it because I had a crying newborn on my lap and whenever I get a chance to eat I don't really care if it's freezing cold, super hot, whatever. DH noticed the bad smell as soon as he went for the first bite. Then I looked at it close and noticed it too.

Can't you tell by the smell and taste when food has gone bad????

No, you definitely can't count on it. Some things--spoiled milk, sure. But most things, no. You can't see, smell, or taste many forms of bacteria.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How do you know it was spoiled?

That's the thing about food poisoning--you can't usually see if it's "bad", otherwise people wouldn't eat it.

OP here. Honestly, I didn't notice and just devoured a plate of it because I had a crying newborn on my lap and whenever I get a chance to eat I don't really care if it's freezing cold, super hot, whatever. DH noticed the bad smell as soon as he went for the first bite. Then I looked at it close and noticed it too.

Can't you tell by the smell and taste when food has gone bad????

No, you definitely can't count on it. Some things--spoiled milk, sure. But most things, no. You can't see, smell, or taste many forms of bacteria.

DUMB. You don't smell the bacteria. You smell their "products"...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How do you know it was spoiled?

That's the thing about food poisoning--you can't usually see if it's "bad", otherwise people wouldn't eat it.

OP here. Honestly, I didn't notice and just devoured a plate of it because I had a crying newborn on my lap and whenever I get a chance to eat I don't really care if it's freezing cold, super hot, whatever. DH noticed the bad smell as soon as he went for the first bite. Then I looked at it close and noticed it too.

Can't you tell by the smell and taste when food has gone bad????

No, you definitely can't count on it. Some things--spoiled milk, sure. But most things, no. You can't see, smell, or taste many forms of bacteria.

DUMB. You don't smell the bacteria. You smell their "products"...

BTW, it's not only bacteria but also fungus.

[Anonymous]

Depends on what food it is. Something with mayo or more obvious - yes. I had a similar experience at a party before, and my DH said the same thing yours did. He noticed that something was off with the mussels and had me and my sons stop eating them. He has a keen sense of smell and taste. Chances are most people would have have gotten sick, but DH knew for sure they weren't fresh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Depends on what food it is. Something with mayo or more obvious - yes. I had a similar experience at a party before, and my DH said the same thing yours did. He noticed that something was off with the mussels and had me and my sons stop eating them. He has a keen sense of smell and taste. Chances are most people would have have gotten sick, but DH knew for sure they weren't fresh.

would not have gotten sick.... i did end up having stomach issues, while no one else did, but i have a sensitive stomach.

[Anonymous]

So what is unethnic food?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So what is unethnic food?[/quote

OP here and just in case you're really that ignorant I'll explain. By "ethnic" food I mean - food that is specific to a culture. The said culture is different from the culture of the majority of people attending the function.

Got it?

[Anonymous]

OP is Chipotle lady.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP is Chipotle lady.

Yup. It's me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would you let the host know?

We attended a function this weekend and there was one dish that was gone bad. I wanted to tell the host but DH stopped me from doing that. You, being the host, would prefer someone to tell you that the food was bad?

I'm not friends with the host, DH is a relative of her husband. It was a formal affair and the food was half catered half home made. Not sure if the spoiled dish was home made or catered.

yes, i would tell in a nice way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP is Chipotle lady.

Yup. It's me.

LOL! If you're another poster posing as the Chipotle lady, touche. You're good. If you ARE Chipotle Lady, you're my favorite poster ever and I love guessing which posts are yours.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP is Chipotle lady.

Yup. It's me.

LOL! If you're another poster posing as the Chipotle lady, touche. You're good. If you ARE Chipotle Lady, you're my favorite poster ever and I love guessing which posts are yours.

Explain.

Link?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why would you not say something to catering staff? Then if it's not one of their dishes, they can come to the host/ess and let them know. It's not like they want to get blamed for bad food.

To be honest, though, a lot gets blamed on food poisoning that simply isn't.

I'd say something to the catering staff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP is Chipotle lady.

Yup. It's me.

LOL! If you're another poster posing as the Chipotle lady, touche. You're good. If you ARE Chipotle Lady, you're my favorite poster ever and I love guessing which posts are yours.

Explain.

Link?

I posted last week complaining about a dirty look I got from an annoyed guy at a Chipotle like restaurant when my toddler cried for 9 seconds.

Just google DCUM CHIPOTLE and you'll find it.