That's funny, Watson! There are some things I give a pass to, but I will not mess around with anything that was not commercially made, therefore has some preservative (i.e. home made/locally made bottled goods like sauces, jams, etc.) Dairy is another that I just *can't* deal with if it smells a bit off. I'd rather be safe than sorry, and I've had food poisoning more than once in my life. Not worth it to me!
With spices, I'm a little fussy because I really enjoy cooking - I try to be sure they are fresh, and I have a local Penzy's so really, there's no excuse!