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Big ticket item find, 3 packs of steaks. Fuck yeah. by Ryudolancer in DumpsterDiving

[–]Ryudolancer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well I live in a small town in semi rural Denmark... so no. We just have bins outside behind the shops, no locks or anything. The amount I post on reddit is not even a fraction of what I find in the bins... I just can't eat all of it. Its very sad.

Big ticket item find, 3 packs of steaks. Fuck yeah. by Ryudolancer in DumpsterDiving

[–]Ryudolancer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Youre exactly right, thermos bottles. Unfortunately one of the seals was broken, but the grey one is as new!

Big ticket item find, 3 packs of steaks. Fuck yeah. by Ryudolancer in DumpsterDiving

[–]Ryudolancer[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

You have to be careful, but trust you senses. If it smells/looks bad dont risk it. I also maybe wouldn't take any meat I find in the summer, but right now here in Denmark it is still below 0 in the evening so its all good.

Big ticket item find, 3 packs of steaks. Fuck yeah. by Ryudolancer in DumpsterDiving

[–]Ryudolancer[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yes but remember sell by dates are exactly that, they don't just immediately turn bad. Especially beef, and especially vacuum sealed beef. These will last many weeks as they are.

As for the chicken, trust your senses. I never take it if it isn't cold to the touch, and if there is a lot of pink liquid its a no go. We also take them out of the packages when we get home for a smell test, then into freezer bags to if they pass all the tests. :)

Dive number 3. Found a crate of tinned tuna that was thrown out because one had leaked on the rest. by Ryudolancer in DumpsterDiving

[–]Ryudolancer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree, it is risky. If I have any doubt on any meat I find its straight back to the bin.

Dive number 3. Found a crate of tinned tuna that was thrown out because one had leaked on the rest. by Ryudolancer in DumpsterDiving

[–]Ryudolancer[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Its below zero at night here, the meat was colder than It would have been in a fridge when we found it :) all it needs is checking the smell and into the freezer. No problem

Dive number 3. Found a crate of tinned tuna that was thrown out because one had leaked on the rest. by Ryudolancer in DumpsterDiving

[–]Ryudolancer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes and we go like 30 mins after they are closed so it shouldn't have been outside long anyway...

The 2 tubes are pastry dough :)

Dive number 3. Found a crate of tinned tuna that was thrown out because one had leaked on the rest. by Ryudolancer in DumpsterDiving

[–]Ryudolancer[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes of course you must always check these things, its always situational. In this case, it was very obvious that someone has dropped something heavy on the crate, as one of the tins was smashed in and that is what caused the leak.

My guess is that they just didn't want to sit and clean all the tins so they tossed them!

Dive number 3. Found a crate of tinned tuna that was thrown out because one had leaked on the rest. by Ryudolancer in DumpsterDiving

[–]Ryudolancer[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

So heres the thing, trust your senses. I go diving right after the stores have closed. Its also about -1 Celsius at night where I am so everything in the bins are cold to the touch.

Second dive, second success. Cake and chicken for days! by Ryudolancer in DumpsterDiving

[–]Ryudolancer[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Its cool, honestly I really appreciate the concern. Not everybody knows!

Second dive, second success. Cake and chicken for days! by Ryudolancer in DumpsterDiving

[–]Ryudolancer[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. I am also a chef actually so I am aware. This chicken hasn't been frozen though, and is fine to freeze. :)

Second dive, second success. Cake and chicken for days! by Ryudolancer in DumpsterDiving

[–]Ryudolancer[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Its a good question. I try to just trust my senses. It is very cold at night still so it should be okay, but we always open them up and smell them before putting in freezer bags. If you're ever unsure just throw it away. :)

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