I made some turkey burgers last night around 8 on the foreman grill and realized I forgot to put it in the fridge when I woke up at about 7. Is it safe to eat?
2007-05-02 12:45:38 · 10 answers · asked by Towaway 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Foods are in the "danger zone" between 40-140.
Once food is cooked, you have 2 hours to get it to 70...then 4 more hours to get it to 40. (if you got it to 70 within the 2 hours)
Basically, you can leave it out for one hour MAX...then you have to start the cooling process.
If it stays out longer than this, it is in the danger zone too long and foodborne bacteria begins to grow and this cannot be killed by cold or hot temperatures.
2007-05-02 13:19:56 · answer #1 · answered by gr8estmanager 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
food spoils easily
2016-05-19 02:03:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're not deterred by the "ooh yuck" factor you're probably fine. If they were name brand turkeyburgers they most likely have a high enough sodium content to keep microbes away for years on the counter. Just regrill them before you eat and anything that may have settled in will be killed off.
I'm a bachelor. Happens all the time. I haven't given myself food poisoning yet.
2007-05-02 12:56:35 · answer #3 · answered by aragon_the_younger 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nope. I wouldn't chance it. You could get sick from it. Next time, just remember to put it in the fridge.
2007-05-02 12:49:00 · answer #4 · answered by shootsamshoot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is still safe to eat, but be sure to heat it through befor serving.
2007-05-02 14:38:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you left them out for about 12 hours. not safe unless it was below -20 degrees celcius outside
2007-05-02 12:53:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agreed.. Toss them. I keep saying... If you are so much in doubt you feel you have to ask... err on the side of safety and do exactly what you're thinking you should do.
2007-05-02 12:50:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no...i think the max is 2 hours that you can leave food out with it going bad
2007-05-02 12:50:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, throw them out.
2007-05-02 12:52:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't take a chance.
2007-05-02 12:48:56 · answer #10 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋