How can I tell if they went "bad"?
2006-09-01 08:47:38 · 27 answers · asked by rock n roll chick 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Don't eat it. Meat must be stored at a certain temperature. It could make you very sick. Throw it away.
2006-09-01 08:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by kimmysue62 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a shot you can get that stops you from getting food poisoning.. They usually give it to you when you're going into the millitary. Just remember this: Years and years ago they didn't have refrigerators - they had Ice Boxes; One big ol' chunk of ice to keep food "fresh." They also doused everything with tons of salt for preservative - One thing to keep in mind about what they did back then and what we do now is they didn't live as long. So Yes - eat the meat and beans left overnight. That's what your forefathers would do! But then again our forefathers had wooden teeth and died before their 40th birthday. BTW: Just make sure no other critters got at it before you did LOL..
2006-09-01 09:07:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best way to tell if it went "bad" is to smell it and to look at it. The baked beans and hamburger definitely have developed bacteria overnight, so please don't eat it unless you want to get sick.
Take a sample to a lab and look under the microscope. You'll never ask if it's bad after leaving it out longer than 2 hours to cool before refrigerating!!
2006-09-01 09:04:55 · answer #3 · answered by Debra S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the present temperature, they should be fine, but if you live in a warm country no. You can smell them and that will tell you if they are ok and next time, dont crash out or let sex get in the way until you put clingfilm over your hamburger and baked beans.
2006-09-01 08:54:55 · answer #4 · answered by frankmilano610 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't eat it! Food must be kept warm at above 140° F or cold below 40° so that bacteria will not start to grow. Anything in the temperature range is subject to bacteria and ultimately food poisioning.
2006-09-01 09:16:51 · answer #5 · answered by gojenni714 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not okay to eat. If it is left between 40 degrees and 140 degrees for more than two hours, it is a warehouse for bacteria. Throw it away.
2006-09-01 09:20:20 · answer #6 · answered by eedelao 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't eat it...it might not hurt you, but it might also have you hugging the toilet the rest of the night.
Always best to put leftovers in the fridge. Very few things would be safe to eat if left out for more than a few hours.
2006-09-01 09:11:39 · answer #7 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I wouldn't eat any meat product left out overnight. Any harmfull bacteria (ie salmonella) would grow very well in the sugary base of the beans.
2006-09-01 08:52:01 · answer #8 · answered by dr_mark_a_horn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless frozen, food will continue to grow bacteria, even in the fridge. Therefore, do not eat those bean, even if they not bad, the level of bacteria may be harmful.
2006-09-01 08:54:14 · answer #9 · answered by etherberg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh please don't eat it beans can be really particular when left out. If you feel the need to eat them then look at the beans and meat does it look okay? Then stir it up and pull the spoon out does it seem to be slimy? Now have a smell, do you want to eat it? If it smells sour, looks foamy, or is slimy don't eat it. I myself wouldn't eat it.
2006-09-01 09:53:22 · answer #10 · answered by carmen d 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bacteria grows very quickly the longer food is left out. Do not eat it, food poisioning is a horrible thing, it's not worth taking the chance.
2006-09-01 08:53:27 · answer #11 · answered by hummingbird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋