accelerate color changes without affecting safety.
How to Tell If Gray Steak Is Still Safe
Color should never be the only factor you consider. Use your senses and a few practical checks:
Smell
Fresh steak should have little to no odor. A sour, rotten, or ammonia-like smell is a strong sign of spoilage.
Texture
The surface should feel firm and slightly moist. If it feels slimy, sticky, or tacky, bacteria may be present.
Date and storage time
Check the expiration or “use by” date and consider how long the steak
