You've probably seen it firsthand: That package of ground beef or vacuum-sealed chicken ... but is it suspect? Is meat that has swollen in its packaging gone bad or was it spoiled to begin with?

Plastic wrap keeps air inside the packaging, making the meat's color look vibrant. "Vacuum skin packaging helps food retain freshness, while it often makes the food look darker in color," said ...

Every year, millions of tonnes of perfectly edible food are discarded simply because consumers rely too heavily on expiry ...

The supermarket giant made the seismic move to the popular food items just months after Iceland received backlash for the same alteration. Asda has introduced vacuum packaging on its fresh beef ...