When is it safeand when is it not?

Here’s what to know.

Have you ever had a bloated package of chicken?

Is It Safe to Eat Food in Swollen or Bloated Packaging?

Here’s what she said.

When Is Bloated Packaging Safe?

In this case, there’s likely nothing to worry about.

When Is Bloated Packaging Not Safe?

On the other hand, Carothers says, some bloated or puffy packaging can pose a serious risk.

Carothers says it’s not worth risking potentially getting sick.

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.Glossary of packaging terms.