Half and Half Coffee Creamer .......?

Question

i have left a botle of half hand half out all night it has been sitting out for 10+ hours but it is very cool in my house and the cream only smells like warm not rotton . Should I still use it ???

Answer 1

Even if you leave it out for a while, it's pasteurized--it's not going to make you ill, if it's spoiled it just won't taste very well-and half and half makes nasy curds (like cottage cheese only smaller) in your hot coffee if you use it when it's spoiled. I leave my 1/2 and1/2 out occasionally, and so long as it still smells okay and doesn't have any curds in it, it tastes okay.

I'd go ahead and use it--test it out first on a small amount of hot coffee to see if it still stirs well into the hot coffee. If it does, you should be okay.

Answer 2

Totally not! Half and half contains milk and when it is left out for 5+hours, it is bad. Just think about warm, droopy lettuce, or a glass of tea left overnight. YUK

Answer 3

I'd suggest tasting the creamer and if it tastes ok you should be able to use this. This is what I've done in the past as well

Answer 4

absolutely not! the maximum amount of time you can leave dairy products out without refrigeration is 2 hours, and even then, you should have it out on ice to prevent spoilage. dairy products are live food products and spoil quickly.

Answer 5

I dont think I would. It might be fine but Id rather be on the safe side.

Answer 6

I would not. If you insist on using it, use it in a dish that is fully cooked to 150F.

Answer 7

I go by this rule:
When in doubt, throw it out.

Answer 8

Don't take any chances.