After dinner, I covered the dish that was extremely hot and forgot to put it in the fridge before bed. I got up at 5am and realized I had left it out. It was about 8:30 when I covered it. I figure it took a good 2 hours just to cool down so it might be ok, but really would like some input.
2007-11-25 22:33:30 · 5 answers · asked by char727 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Probably best not to eat it at all. If food is in the temperature "danger zone" (between 40 degrees and 140 degrees Fahrenheit) for more than 4 hours its a safe bet that it is loaded with bacteria. It is possible to cook away some of that bacteria, but it's probably best not to tempt fate.
2007-11-25 22:43:18 · answer #1 · answered by dtchilde 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no i wouldnt eat it, there is too much bacteria growth on it by now.... I would rather go to the food store and rebuy and remake everything rather than get sick from leftovers.... definitely not worth it....
2007-11-25 22:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toss it. It would be very dangerous to eat it and not worth getting sick over.
2007-11-25 22:57:25 · answer #3 · answered by Clare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it out a couple more days, then it should be out long enough. Eat well.
2007-11-26 07:38:00 · answer #4 · answered by ken G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you really shouldnt, scpecially with the chicken in there. Sorry.
2007-11-25 22:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋