2006-10-26 10:13:16 · 4 answers · asked by migfender 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I worked in food service & the rule of thumb is no longer than 4 hours. The longer you leave it out, the more risk you take. I would recommend that you put cooked food away as soon as everyone is finished eating.
2006-10-26 18:44:55 · answer #1 · answered by winsribbons 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have left food on my table over nite & it was fine.Even Hubby leaves stuff in the microwave a day & he eats it nothing wrong with it as long as you don't leave it out that long.Hope this helps lol
2006-10-26 10:21:45 · answer #2 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it contains meat or dairy products, no longer than a couple of hours. After that the contents start to decompose and harmful bacteria may be formed.
2006-10-26 10:22:19 · answer #3 · answered by J P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on what you mean left out. like out of the fridge, youll be pushing it if you ate it after maybe 2 hours but if in the fridge, about 3-4 days
2006-10-26 10:16:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋