they've been in the hot car for two days
2007-02-14 04:41:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
If they are unopened still in the can and the can is not bulging they are probably ok, depends on how hot it's been also.
2007-02-14 04:50:51 · answer #1 · answered by kmv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your decision - waste a dollar's worth of food, risk illness or death, or enjoy a tasty meal.
If the can has bulged, or is dented or otherwise damaged, I'd ditch it. Bulging may indicate botulism, and dented cans can contaminate the food if the coating on the inside of the can is damaged.
It really depends on how much time is spent at 'ideal bacterial growth' temperatures, and if the can has been damaged.
Where I live, it doesn't get very hot in the car, except in mid-summer, and it doesn't get that hot that long.
I carry a few cans of food in my car for weeks, sometimes, along with various snacks - crackers, apples, oranges, pudding cups, and bottled water.
2007-02-14 13:42:28 · answer #2 · answered by Big Bruce 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless the can is bulging, they should be fine.
Just to be sure, when you open the can make sure it smells normal. If it does, they should be fine.
If you're really worried, remember they only cost a little over a dollar, so don't sweat it if you feel it best to through them out.
2007-02-14 12:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by kris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as there's no hole in the can, you'll be fine. If the can lets out any pressure when you open it, like when you open a Coke bottle, then throw the can away! You definitely don't want to mess with botulism.
2007-02-14 12:49:00 · answer #4 · answered by mrscraigwilson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they are still in the can and the can is still sealed and the can is not bulging out anywhere, the answer is yes.
2007-02-14 12:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by David V 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be a foll the spaghetti are made from flower so it's alright to eat.
2007-02-14 12:54:46 · answer #6 · answered by Dan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a can,should be fine.If still not sure then look for the contact phone# on the can.
2007-02-14 17:13:16 · answer #7 · answered by Bobbie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they are in a can, yes. Cans are there to protect the food.....besides... it isn't like you wont heat them anyways
2007-02-14 12:49:06 · answer #8 · answered by Brandy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they are still in the unopened can then yeah if not then no
2007-02-14 12:48:29 · answer #9 · answered by ♥xvioletx1882♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Still in the can I presume....They are fine!!
2007-02-14 12:47:27 · answer #10 · answered by maimatt7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋