history: I had planned on cooking a steak tonight but, I found it turned rotten when I came home today. I had planned on cooking a steak tonight but_comma_ I found it turned rotten when I came home today. Ew_comma_ yeah it is not worth risking getting food poisoning!
current: I guess things only go on sale for a reason.
next: Yes, need to check those sell by dates. Meat may only be good for a few days afterwards.