chickenpatty Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) UPDATE: Originally, I thought I would eat some and then report back here that I had survived, but dh is opposed to anyone eating it. So, sadly, it will all be gone to waste. :( Oh well, better safe than sorry I suppose. Thanks all for your input! It was about 64F degrees where the neglected pot sat. I was counting on this chili to be our "convenience food" this weekend between all the coming & going of sports & such. Anyone?? Edited February 11, 2012 by chickenpatty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I wouldn't, but I'm squeamish about stuff like that. :001_huh: It happened to me a few weeks ago. :tongue_smilie: I'd err on the side of caution rather than risk intestinal distress. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I'd bring it back to a boil for a while to kill off anything that may have grown during the night and serve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Can you simmer it for awhile, half hour minimum, then eat some yourself, like simmer it now and eat afterwards, to see if you get sick? I admit I do stuff like that. It drives dh crazy but I never get sick. 64 degrees is concerning. Do you smell any spoilage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Can you simmer it for awhile, half hour minimum, then eat some yourself, like simmer it now and eat afterwards, to see if you get sick? I admit I do stuff like that. It drives dh crazy but I never get sick. 64 degrees is concerning. Do you smell any spoilage? I think I will probably do this. I thought about giving some to the dog, but she eats all kinds of nasty things with no problems. She's no help. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Yes. We have done this and don't worry about it in the least. We've never had an issue. Of course, we still try not to do it. It is easier since fostering since we're hypervigilant about such things, but.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I'd bring it back to a boil for a while to kill off anything that may have grown during the night and serve. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deniseibase Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 No, you really can't safely eat it. The big risk here is salmonella. Most salmonella would be killed by boiling the food again, true, but if the salmonella has had all night to grow in the chili, the percentage of salmonella that will still survive after re-cooking is still very likely to make you really sick. Sorry :-( Can you make a new pot of chili today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I wouldn't. But I'm kind of paranoid about food safety. If it makes you feel better, I threw out a $10 roast that I left in the crockpot overnight. We changed dinner plans last minute and I forgot to put it in the fridge before I went to bed. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAVampireLvr Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Was there meat in it? (and I totally would - I would just bring it to a simmer first before eating) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 It was about 64F degrees where the neglected pot sat. I was counting on this chili to be our "convenience food" this weekend between all the coming & going of sports & such. Anyone?? It'd probably depend on what time I turned the heat off. 4pm, probably not. 8pm, probably. Was the lid off or on? I'd consider that the residual heat would have kept the temp high for awhile. IF I were considering still using it, I'd turn it on NOW. That was a great suggestion to heat it up and be the guinea pig for your family by trying it several hours before anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I wouldn't. I'm really squeamish about this too. Heck, I threw away a preservative-packed jelly the other day because we left it out overnight. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Can you simmer it for awhile, half hour minimum, then eat some yourself, like simmer it now and eat afterwards, to see if you get sick? I admit I do stuff like that. It drives dh crazy but I never get sick. 64 degrees is concerning. Do you smell any spoilage? :iagree: This is what I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 My mom did the very same thing with a pot of chili night before last. She threw it out. No since taking a chance with food poison.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I never understand the whole "heat it up and it will be fine" school of thought, but I'll admit I am squeamish about food safety at times. If I remember correctly, sometimes the pathogens produce toxins that are *not* killed by heat. So while you may kill the bacteria, there are still sometimes toxins in spoiled food that are not killed by reheating. Toss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 No way! I'd toss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I'd toss it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I never understand the whole "heat it up and it will be fine" school of thought, but I'll admit I am squeamish about food safety at times. If I remember correctly, sometimes the pathogens produce toxins that are *not* killed by heat. So while you may kill the bacteria, there are still sometimes toxins in spoiled food that are not killed by reheating. Toss! You remember correctly. :D I wouldn't eat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomemom Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Nope I wouldn't eat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Yes. We have done this and don't worry about it in the least. We've never had an issue. Of course, we still try not to do it. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Eat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 No way would I eat it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerPoppy Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 No way, especially not if there was meat in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 NO. That is far too long that the food sat at temps that were dangerous. Two hours at room temp is the max you're supposed to leave food before refigerating it. It's just not safe to eat food that's been left out for long periods, EVEN IF you boil it/heat it well first. You may kill the bacteria, but there very well could stil lbe toxins. Bad food poisoning is nothing to risk. And a pot of food left out all night is a BIG risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) No. I would be mad at myself and throw it out and move on to plan B. Live bacteria is not your only concern with food that has sat out. It is the toxins that the bacteria may have produced that are also a concern as I understand it. Toxins cannot be boiled away. (For instance in Toxic Shock Syndrome, it's the toxins produced the bacteria that can kill someone. Antibiotics can kill the bacteria emitting the toxins, but do not eliminate the toxins already produced. Same with boiling.) Edited February 10, 2012 by Laurie4b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Red chili, yes I'd probably eat it if it smelled okay. Tomatoes are pretty acidic. White chili no I'd throw it out since that has milk/cream in it(at least my version does). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 No, for me too, but I'd be sad about it. The thought of a busy weekend with everyone running for the nearest bathroom, would be my fear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Nope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 It would make me sad to throw all of that food away, but that is what I would do. I would not eat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I'm sorry to say that any meat that is left sitting out lukewarm for that many hours is most definitely unsafe. Do not eat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipper Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I didn't read all the responses, but my vote is to not eat it. Granted, I've taken so many health dept classes on safe serving and storing that I'm unusually picky in this regard. Four hours would be the maximum to leave something like that setting out and still eat it. I'd toss it. And cry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I almost always say yes to these posts, but no, I wouldn't eat it. Spoiled beans are responsible for a food poisoning incident that sent my dh to the ER. Bad news bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I wouldn't, but I'm squeamish about stuff like that. :001_huh: It happened to me a few weeks ago. :tongue_smilie: I'd err on the side of caution rather than risk intestinal distress. :tongue_smilie: :iagree: This is me. I would never eat things that are cooked and then left out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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