I have a 67 ounce container of Prego Traditional style that I've only used once. I inadvertantly left the container sitting out for about 9 hours in a room about 71 degrees, before noticing and putting it in the refrigerator. Is it ok to eat, or am I being overly paranoid?
Posted by steven (Member # 8099) on :
Isn't that the same stuff they keep on the shelf at the supermarket at room temp?
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
67 oz.? Seriously? Dude. But, yes, I'd imagine that it's probably safe to eat.
Posted by Sean Monahan (Member # 9334) on :
quote:Originally posted by steven: Isn't that the same stuff they keep on the shelf at the supermarket at room temp?
Yes, but you're supposed to refrigerate after opening.
quote:Originally posted by TomDavidson: 67 oz.? Seriously? Dude.
Yeah, I eat a lot of pasta.
Posted by steven (Member # 8099) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sean Monahan:
quote:Originally posted by steven: Isn't that the same stuff they keep on the shelf at the supermarket at room temp?
Yes, but you're supposed to refrigerate after opening.
I wouldn't worry. That stuff is highly acidic, it probably qualifies as a germicide. LOL
Posted by anonymous (Member # 486) on :
I've done that. It was fine.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
technicaly, no, it is not safe.
In pratice, it should be fine, IMO, but use it once and throw it out....don't save it, even in a fridge.
Posted by Sterling (Member # 8096) on :
I'd heat it to a simmer first, but I'd probably eat it.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
How long has it been in the refridgerator since you left it out? I'd be ok with eating it a day or two later but i wouldn't leave it even refrigerated to incubate and grow for long.
Posted by Sean Monahan (Member # 9334) on :
It's been back in the fridge for about 36 hours now. I guess I should perhaps start buying smaller, more numerous containers.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Ok eat it tonight, not next week.
My family's problem is no one really likes tomato sauce so we never need even the second smallest jar (the smallest is too little). We used squeezie or a long time.
Posted by Mike (Member # 55) on :