Accidently drank expired orange juice...

mightymo85

As if I didn't have enough reasons to be worried/anxious....yesterday I drank some and felt sick and didn't think anything of it...today I drank some, went to have another glass and saw the date.... (

I hate my local albertsons right now. I have to check the dates religiously on things because they have stuff
On the shelf that is expired all the time, this time, I just didn't think to check my orange juice (

Anyone else have this happen to them? I called the nurse and she said to go to urgent care if I feel sicker, but I'm paranoid this will hurt the baby (just like I'm paranoid about everything else!) TIA

absolutelymaybe

How expired is it? I mean, if it tasted ok when you drank it I can't see it being a big deal.

But I'm not a medical professional.

MrsG1019

If it tasted good enough for you to drink it ... I personaly wouldn't be worried. I've done the same with milk. I think worse that can happen is it will give you an upset stomach/diarrhea.

mightymo85

@absolutelymaybe‌
I bought it Sunday? The 20th and the date said the 14th! I feel so stupid but mad at the supermarket at the same time...I think I opened it Monday or Tuesday.

mightymo85

It tasted a little off but I didn't think anything of it because stuff tastes weird to me while pregnant all the time!!!!!

mightymo85

@MrsG1019‌ yeah, I'm nauseous and was yesterday...thought it was
Morning sickness yesterday I still get
It from time to time

MrsG1019

I bet I would be proactive and start drinking water like a fish to keep yourself hydrated in case you do start throwing up/get diarrhea.. And also to flush/pee all the nasties out of your system from the juice.

AnnieRoo13

Try not to be too concerned. The best before date is a suggestion, as my DH says it doesn't mean "rotten after" the date listed.

That is annoying that the store sold it after the best before date though, they're not supposed to do that.

krgriffin26

If it was going to make you sick you would be vomiting or having the poops by now. Call the dr again if you area till worried though and Stay hydrated. Honestly most expiration dates are a guideline and made because sometime in the past of people consuming the product it went bad that quickly. I've had milk stay good almost 3 weeks after expiration because my fridge is awesome.

kstirton

I think your fine.

mightymo85

Nauseous with a headache but otherwise ok! Thanks friends!

ssstephanie214

The best by dates are all just part of a big FDA regulatory scheme so like others said, most food is fine if it smells and tastes fine. We just have strict labeling rules.

But it really pisses me off when stores fail at keeping inventory like that. They should know. Take the carton back to the store and tell them that you're pregnant and you rely on merchantable products. It's not wrong for you to assume that food at the grocery store isn't expired when you buy it.

NunyaBennis

excitedpreggo12 said:

I hate when stores do that! I wonder what's their policy on it as I'm always too lazy to take it back and complain... I always look at this website that explains shelf life in food. I forgot what it's called but I'm sure a quick Google search will find it. Gives the real deal on sell by, expired, and use by dates and what to watch out for and what happens to you or food. I ate an expired egg the other day. I thought I felt a twinge of stomach pain but I think if your body doesn't want it- it'll vomit it back up or you'll have some bowel movements. 

If I had to eat eggs by the date on the carton I'd never keep eggs. Usually after a month or so past the date, I'll start the float test: drop a raw egg in a glass of water. If it sinks it's still okay; if it floats, toss it. Just thought I'd throw that in there.

mightymo85

No other food poisoning symptoms besides nausea yesterday or today! Woohoo! Thanks friends!

Alid86

I have drank plenty of expired milk and ate expired yogurt and haven't really thought about it. Obviously I wouldn't have if it tasted and/it smelt bad but it was fine. I think you will be fine but if you feel sick get it checked out!