Eating expired food can have bad consequences or no consequences, but it is not without risk. Here are some possible outcomes of eating expired food:

• Food Poisoning: Eating expired foods or foods that are past their best-by date can expose your body to harmful bacteria that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and a fever. Some bacterial toxins found in expired food can be life-threatening.

• Exposure to Bacteria: Some expired foods can expose you to dangerous bacteria or toxins that can make you ill. Molds, bacteria, and yeast can cause food to go bad and create stomach issues just as those experienced with food poisoning. But they can also cause other issues such as confusion, a stiff neck, muscle aches, and even loss of balance.

• Nothing at all: Most of the time, eating expired foods wont hurt you at all. It may simply not taste or look how it should. Many foods have expiration dates on them that refer to their freshness, so if its past its peak, its not exactly hazardous to your health, simply hazardous to your taste buds.

Its important to note that perishable foods such as meat, eggs, fruits, and vegetables are more likely to make you sick if they are expired or spoiled. However, often you can tell that these foods shouldnt be eaten because they have a strange texture, color, or smell. They often taste bad, too. Its always your best bet to err on the side of caution and check the FDAs food safety guidelines when consuming expired foods, as the dates can be confusing.