I bought a plastic container of potato salad at a local supermarket on Wednesday evening and mistakenly left it in the car all night. It was and still is sealed. Haven't eaten any of it. Outdoor temperatures ranged from the 50's / 40's for the first few hours to the 40's / 30's over the course of the next few hours. It was left in the car for approximately 10 - 11 hours. When I discovered the package and picked it up it was still quite cool, but not what you would call cold. Is it safe to eat?
2006-11-11 08:19:31 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
When in doubt, throw it out. Being out a few bucks is better than feeling sick for a good day and a half.
2006-11-11 08:22:42 · answer #1 · answered by The Pulverizer 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of a child getting sick or dieing from eating their boogers(I'm sure at some point we have ALL eaten a booger or two) As disgusting as it is they say it can actually help build their immune system.
2016-05-22 05:45:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is fine. The temperatures were close to that of your fridge, and somewhat cooler. So it is just like being in the fridge but being in the car instead. If it was warm out at any point or time, then I would say no. But since it wasnt then you are ok.
2006-11-11 08:29:04 · answer #3 · answered by nursegirljay 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i have had food poisoning from eating at a salad bar from a steak house and it really isn't something i would wish on my worst
enemy. as had been said when in doubt trow it out. better safe than spending the night in e.r. tossing cookies (potato salad)
all night and not the other things your body will do to get rid of
tainted food, too gross to mention but you get the idea.
2006-11-11 08:37:55 · answer #4 · answered by barrbou214 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
wouldnt take the chance, considering what you paid for the potato salad your heaths worth way more, dump it out!
2006-11-12 06:35:00 · answer #5 · answered by gypsy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sure its fine eat a small portion like one spoon full and wait and see if nothing happens then pig out , the only thing to go bad would be the mayonnaise ,
2006-11-11 08:25:18 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
check the temperature of your refrigerator should give you the answer you mare looking for
2006-11-11 08:58:37 · answer #7 · answered by roeman 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i am sure that it costs 2.00-3.00 i would go buy another container and not risk it..i wouldnt think that it is still good anyways!why chance it?
2006-11-11 08:22:28 · answer #8 · answered by noseyroseysillywillie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Give it to me! I turn it into mulch so that it would go to good use.
2006-11-17 13:20:50 · answer #9 · answered by Tet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not chance it. Would you rather a big hospital bill or buy another salad?
2006-11-11 08:22:04 · answer #10 · answered by Smurfetta 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋