BatmansWife Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 ....a hardly used bottle of mustard that was sitting out all night. :blink: I'm usually very, very picky about not eating things that have been left out....especially accidently overnight. But...mustard?? Do condiments go bad after sitting out overnight?? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 No. that mustard was perfectly okay to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlylocks Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 ....a hardly used bottle of mustard that was sitting out all night. :blink: I'm usually very, very picky about not eating things that have been left out....especially accidently overnight. But...mustard?? Do condiments go bad after sitting out overnight?? :confused: I would not worry about mustard, ketchup or relish. The only condiment I worry about is mayonnaise. I would throw that out after being out all night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I'd dig it back out of the trash and use it:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I store mustard right on the counter. I never put it in fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnomeyNewt Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 My inlaws kept their ketchup and mustard out of the fridge, and still do ~ so I think its okay for those at the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Does mustard even need to be refrigerated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I would have thrown it out just for being in my house. Mustard makes me :ack2: All that being said, I would have only worried if it was Mayo that was left out. I actually don't keep my ketchup in the fridge. I hate cold ketchup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Does mustard even need to be refrigerated. No. It's mostly vinegar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 It would have been fine, but at least it is cheap to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 When I was growing up, my mom kept ketchup and mustard in the cupboard, not the refridgerator so it was perfectly fine. In restaurants where I've worked, we always left the ketchup and mustard out on shelves as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I'd dig it back out of the trash and use it:) Ok, I wouldn't do THAT, lol, but he didn't need to throw it away. Because... No. It's mostly vinegar. It would have been fine, but at least it is cheap to replace. :iagree: At least it's cheap. Think abou mustard and ketchup bottles at restaurants. They sit out all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Ok, I wouldn't do THAT, lol, but he didn't need to throw it away. Because... :iagree: At least it's cheap. Think abou mustard and ketchup bottles at restaurants. They sit out all day. :iagree: ask him to think about his favorite restaurant with condiments on the table. Does he really believe they put them in a fridge overnight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Perhaps he confused it with mayonnaise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 This thread is making me want a sandwich. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 My mustard lives in the cupboard anyway. It's preserved with vinegar. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 Thank you everyone for confirming what I thought was true. :001_smile: I'd dig it back out of the trash and use it:) No can do. The reason I noticed it in the garbage was this huge blob of mustard all over the inside of the garbage bag. I asked if he threw the mustard away and he said I had wasted it by leaving it out all night. :glare: I know exactly what he did....he was mad and whipped the thing in the trash and it busted. :glare: Ok, I wouldn't do THAT, lol, but he didn't need to throw it away. Because... :iagree: At least it's cheap. Think abou mustard and ketchup bottles at restaurants. They sit out all day. That's what I thought of. This thread is making me want a sandwich. :tongue_smilie: :drool5: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I'd dig it back out of the trash and use it:) I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 My mustard lives in the cupboard anyway. It's preserved with vinegar. Laura :iagree: Cheese and veggies with a nice amount of mayo and mustard. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I also thought mustard could be left out. But I just checked my mustard bottle and it says "refrigerate after opening." Does it matter that it's Gulden's? (We don't use yellow mustard.) Or is it a matter of trying to prevent a potential lawsuit? Ok, now I just checked the ketchup. It says, "For best results refrigerate after opening." So that doesn't *have* to be kept cold. But the mustard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I also thought mustard could be left out. But I just checked my mustard bottle and it says "refrigerate after opening." Does it matter that it's Gulden's? (We don't use yellow mustard.) Or is it a matter of trying to prevent a potential lawsuit? Ok, now I just checked the ketchup. It says, "For best results refrigerate after opening." So that doesn't *have* to be kept cold. But the mustard? I read something on Chowhound.com that said: "Q: Does FRENCH'S® Mustard need to be refrigerated? A: The FRENCH'S® Dijon Mustard can lose heat and distinct flavor, if left unrefrigerated, so we encourage refrigeration. For all other mustards, refrigerating will help maintain its flavor; however, if you prefer your mustard to be room temperature, it is not necessary. There are no ingredients in mustard that spoil. "Refrigerate After Opening" is not required for food safety. It is recommended to maintain optimal product flavor." I would not have thrown that mustard away! And I'm on the squeamish side about what I will and won't eat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Meh. He may have wasted a *dollar*. It sounds like it's a rare occurrence. I wouldn't have thrown it out, but it's hardly a disaster either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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