There are tiny (tear-open type) packets of Mayonnaise in a wicker basket in the lunch room at work. Is it safe for me to use them? I thought Mayonnaise needs to be refrigerated and not be out on the table for days.
2007-06-12 14:34:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
It is no different than the jars of mayonnaise that are on store shelves. Most foods that require refrigeration only need to be after the original seal has been broken.
2007-06-12 14:43:29 · answer #1 · answered by Troy G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does not have to be refigerated - the ones in packets. However, if the seal is broken bacteria can get in. The ones with tears are not ok to eat.
2007-06-12 14:43:54 · answer #2 · answered by 2Cute2B4Got 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are safe to eat because the acid content in them is high enough that they don't need to be refrigerated if they are not open.
2007-06-12 14:38:31 · answer #3 · answered by melissa8961 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are hermetically sealed & contain loads of preservatives. It's the fresh home made kind which is dangerous. It contains egg which may have salmonella.
It's also a good host for any bacteria to which it's exposed.
2007-06-12 14:45:26 · answer #4 · answered by Robert S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Believe or not, Mayo lasts a really long time unopened. Just check and make sure there the package hasn't been damaged.
2007-06-12 14:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by debrac 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Provided the expiration date has not passed, or the seal is broken, then there should be no problem.
2007-06-12 14:43:15 · answer #6 · answered by Paul 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only one way to find out!
Go on! You only live once!
2007-06-12 14:52:28 · answer #7 · answered by Sparky5115 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is High Temp Pasteurized then it is fine, however, if there holes, then avoid it!
2007-06-12 14:38:55 · answer #8 · answered by DuSteDShaDoW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's as good as edible.
2007-06-12 14:40:29 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I guess you will no if you get sick or not
2007-06-12 15:08:45 · answer #10 · answered by chris_12306 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋