The package is bloated and funny looking, but is it suspect? Is meat that has swollen in its packaging gone bad or was it ...

But, what happens when you spot a package in your grocery store's meat department that appears to be bloated? Unfortunately, a bloated package may indicate the presence of harmful bacteria.

“Some meat manufacturers will package meat along with extra carbon dioxide pumped ... However, notable or excess bloating can cause concern if it’s due to microbial contamination, so make sure to heed ...