I can definitely recall at least a few occasions when I’ve bought ground beef from the grocery store only to get it home, pull it out to cook, and notice it looks a little gray. This has always been cause for concern as we’re used to seeing fresh ground beef appear more of a bright red color. However, ground beef that looks gray isn’t always cause for concern. Read ahead to learn more before you throw that next package of ground beef in the garbage.
If you notice your package of ground beef looks gray in the middle, there’s likely no need to throw it out. Meat contains something called oxymyoglobin which when exposed to oxygen, produces that bright red color we’re used to seeing with ground beef. When a package of ground beef looks gray in color in the middle, it likely just means it hasn’t yet been exposed to oxygen.
However, if the outside of your ground beef appears gray or brown, or the majority of the meat looks to be that color, it’s better to be safe than sorry and toss that package in the garbage. Something else worth noting is that if the meat smells funky or off in any way, it’s likely gone bad and needs to be thrown out.
It’s always wise to be vigilant about the quality and freshness of any meat you purchase. Hopefully these simple tips will help you to determine when your ground beef is safe, and when it should definitely be tossed.
Michelle Obama shared a super sweet anniversary message for Barack Obama.
Michelle Obama and her husband, former President Barack Obama, celebrated their wedding anniversary today. The couple, who have been married for 32 years, shared matching posts to mark the occasion. This year, they celebrated by spending time together at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. In the posts, they are seen hugging, smiling, and posing in front of Alvin Ailey dance posters.
“32 exciting years with my love! Thank you for always supporting me, standing by my side, and making me smile. I love you, @BarackObama,” Michelle wrote in her post. In the picture, they kept it simple, with Michelle wearing a matching tie-dye coat and pants, while Barack wore gray slacks and a coach’s jacket.
Barack shared the same photo, saying, “Happy anniversary, @MichelleObama! 32 years together, and I couldn’t have asked for a better partner and friend to share my life with.”
Fans of the Obamas look forward to the couple’s anniversary posts every year because they always share sweet messages on social media. Birthdays have also become special for them, often featuring cute moments on Instagram.
For their 30th anniversary, Michelle wrote a really sweet note to her husband, saying, “Happy anniversary to the man I love! These last 30 years have been an adventure, and I’m thankful to have you with me. Here’s to a lifetime together. I love you.”
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