Question: Can Grey Beef Be Safely Eaten?

Anonymous
February 4, 2010

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The nice red colored beef you see in the market is the result of the meats exposure to oxygen and is not the natural color of the meat. It is not safe to eat beef, especially ground beef if it is grey all the way through. If it has a slimy feel and a sour smell it should not be eaten.