Old bananas are often safe to use. (Ali Saadat/EyeEm/Getty Images)
Got some brown bananas on the counter, or soggy salad in the fridge?If so, you're not alone. Research shows on average, Australian households waste about 30% of the food we buy – or 2.5 million tonnes each year.But in a cost of living crisis, where everything from fuel to groceries is getting more expensive, wasting food feels especially painful.These economic pressures mean more Australians are using food relief services. Many are also buying fewer fresh foods and are taking more risks around food safety.But with a bit of knowledge and creativity, you can salvage certain foods without risking your health.Visible mould is a strong sign food is spoilt. (Peaky Frames/Unsplash)Don't risk itIt's worth noting, you won't be able to rescue every bit of food. That's because they may have become unsafe to eat.Here are four key signs to look out for.
Visible mould
Slime
Leaking liquid
