BOM BOM takes food hygiene very seriously. An easy way to tell whether meat is fresh or has been handled properly is to observe its colour and smell. Meats that have been stored too long or packaged badly during storage may exhibit some oxidation and freezer burn, discolouring meat to a darker grey or brown colour. A cursory smell test is also helpful when determining meat freshness. Meats that have an excessively fetid ('eggy') smell or sour smell may indicate that the meat is not fresh. If in doubt, feel free to message BB Support for assistance.