In a message dated 98-04-06 02:49:18 EDT, stevet@terabyte.co.nz writes: << It smells alright (good even :) Can I cook it, freeze it or irradiate it it to kill any nasties that may have grown within? I just can't bring myself to throw away what might otherwise be good chile. Cheers -Steve >> Steve, My rule is, if it doesn't have fuzz or slime on it, has remained essentially the same color as original, and isn't walking away by itself, then I will heat it up and eat it. I don't usually risk anyone elses life however. Just make sure you have a will made out! :) Eric Imildur@aol.com http://members.aol.com/Imildur/CAPSICUM.HTML