…is a fine example of risk analysis.
Is it still okay after all that time in the fridge?
If it’s edible, I should be trying as hard as I can to finish it off before it spoils.
On the other hand, if it’s spoiled, the last thing I should be doing is consuming large quantities in a short period of time.
There’s no room for hedging; sometimes with questionable food, like project deliverables, ya just gotta make the call.