Stretching Groceries Without Stretching the Risk: Food Safety in a Budget-Conscious World

Grocery prices have climbed, and for many households, food feels more expensive than ever. Students, young adults, large families, and anyone watching their finances are looking for ways to stretch meals, save leftovers longer, and reduce waste. Budget-conscious eating is smart and necessary, but it also comes with quiet food-safety risks that can be easy to overlook when trying to make groceries last.

When people try to save money on food, they often focus on spending less at checkout. But food safety plays a major role in protecting that investment. Spoiled food results in waste. Improper storage increases illness risk. And a preventable foodborne illness can cost far more than groceries in medica

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