klmama Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I baked some pumpkins in the oven last night, turned off the heat, and forgot about them. I just found them tonight. Do you think they'd be safe? Or would it be better not to eat them? I remember reading about botulism and cooked potatoes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) Botulism requires lack of oxygen. That's why it happens in canned goods. I don't see how the pumpkin could develop botulin toxin (which is destroyed by heating anyway) ETA: I'd keep the pumpkin. When I was growing up, my parents always kept food leftovers at room temp for hours; nobody ever got sick. Edited October 28, 2016 by regentrude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I don't think you need to worry about botulism, but there might be some other kind of bacteria growth since they were at room temp for so long. I would throw them away to be safe. The botulism risk from potatoes occurs when you bake them wrapped in foil, because the foil creates an airtight environment that allows botulism to grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I'd keep them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_JWM Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I'd eat 'em, but I live dangerously. Sent from my XT1049 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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