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I think you would know when they are bad. Little spots are ok but if they wait around too long those spots get really bad. The already sliced ones for instance get bad before the whole ones and so I only get them if I plan to use them in a few days. Otherwise they usually last 10-14 days in their little packages, which is great when I get the 5 portabello caps at Sam's Club. also I wash mine under cool water right before using. I know some gourmet people say not to ever wash them but frankly that is gross. Even dried mushrooms need a washing. I highly recommend cremini/baby portabellos; they add wonderful flavor to everything and are only a few cents more. Another tip (from Jamie Oliver) mushrooms are like sponges and he recommends always seasoning them as they start to cook.
It's nice to hear you are giving mushrooms another shot! I love them and even eat wild ones. YUM!

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IBS-A for 20 years with terrible bloating and gas. On the diet since April 2004. Remember this from Heather's information pages:
"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!

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