As long as we’re on the subject, it turns out that the FDA actually publishes a Refrigerator Storage Chart that tells you how long various foods remain safe for you to eat.  So I guess the ol’ sniff test I’ve been using isn’t exactly scientific.  It’s probably a small miracle my family has survived as long as they have…

You can get your own copy of the chart HERE.  Now if you’ll excuse me I think I’ll go print out the chart and tape it to the side of the fridge for future reference…