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alh · February 2016

Well if we are questioning whether I should feed it to the neighbor's dog, I am sure not feeding it to my husband.

Thank you for the advice.
This is an extremely useful thread.
Usually I just call one of my sisters.

momof3sons · February 2016

Honestly, I think you have to toss it.

stradmom · February 2016

^One way or the other

Consolation · February 2016

I'd eat it if it were thoroughly heated up to a high enough temperature, say, 300F or above. I think that the food safety police are a little nuts on this sort of thing. If you would just warm it, probably not.

But if not, don't give it to the dog. Does it have onions? Onions aren't good for dogs. And they get nasty diarrhea from eating strange things.

Too bad your neighbors don't have pigs.

BunsenBurner · February 2016

If it was thoroughly cooked the first time, I would reheat it like Consolation suggested. But then it will probably be dry and inedible.

SnLMom · February 2016

Was there any kind of meat in it?
I would most likely eat it, but definitely wouldn't serve it to guests.

1214mom · February 2016

@alh, I would throw it away. I'm kind of paranoid about things like that.

lookingforward · February 2016

The word: "Potentially hazardous food that stays in the temperature "danger zone", 40-140 °F (4-60 °C), for more than 2 hours should be discarded. Potentially hazardous foods are those foods that spoil most easily, such as unshelled eggs, raw meats, fish, shell fish, dairy products, almost all cooked foods.

The reason is that while cooking may destroy bacteria or other pathogens, it doesn't always destroy the toxins that they have produced.

So in general, regarding perishable foods like meat, most dairy, unshelled eggs and shell eggs (in the US), cooked casseroles, and so on: if the food (or its perishable components) have been at room temperature for more than two hours, you should discard that food."

Two hours? The Thanksgiving turkey can sit out longer, if the meal runs long. We used to make soup and let the pot sit on a cold burner overnight. I'm a bit paranoid about paranoia but I think wise is as wise does.

ClaremontMom · February 2016

I've always used the 2 hour rule. I realize it's conservative, but I'd rather not take chances, I seem to have a very sensitive stomach. (And, yes, I'll avoid eating certain foods at a party if it's been sitting out for a long time)

JAM113 · February 2016

"When in doubt, throw it out." (Not sure exactly who I'm quoting here, but I know I've heard it many times!)

Consolation · February 2016

2 hours? That's insane. BTW, eggs that have not been washed have a natural barrier that keeps them fresh longer. Of course, commercial eggs will all have been washed. Which reminds me: time to let the hens out.

alh · February 2016

FYI -
I threw it out at post 81

mom23travelers · February 2016

In many countries eggs are sold at room temp. so it can't be that dangerous. I really miss the egg vending machine in our neighborhood in Japan.

doschicos · February 2016

That's because they don't wash their eggs like we do here in the US thereby removing the natural protection and allowing bacteria to permeate the shell. I think its a major failure by the FDA but don't get me started becaue I could probably rant on that for awhile...Here's an old article that explains the egg thing. http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-dd-heres-why-we-need-to-refrigerate-eggs-20140714-story.html

mathmom · February 2016

I leave things out a lot longer than many. I do have a cast iron stomach though! If something has been left out covered it is likely to stay sterile.

Hunt · February 2016

I'm more aggressive about throwing things out after my--ahem--explosive experience after eating some leftover pasta carbonara.

alh · February 2016

There is a flock of buzzards on my barn. I am considering serving them the meat casserole. Will that be the equivalent of setting up a bird feeder for them?

Probably they are after the varmint we buried on the weekend but it has logs on top and won't be easy to get at.

jym626 · February 2016

Why are they pronouncing Charlize Theron's last name with the emphasis on the second syllable (on the Oscars)?

lookingforward · February 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3TTi_gAS5c

lamom · February 2016

I love the fresh garlic in olive oil that is served with bread at a favorite restaurant. How do I do this and not worry about botulism. I was thinking I would wash outside of garlic bulb with vinegar. any suggestions? I love roasted garlic but don't want to use it for this.

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