I made spaghetti sauce w/ hamburger meat at 7pm and didn't put it up till 5 hrs later. is it safe to eat?!


Question: I made spaghetti sauce w/ hamburger meat at 7pm and didn't put it up till 5 hrs later!. is it safe to eat!?
I told my boyfriend to put it up!.!.i got home 5 hours later and it was still sitting in the tupperware on the counter, uncovered!.
if i eat it, how hot do i need to heat it up for!?Www@FoodAQ@Com


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I did this just last night, after spending 3-1/2 hours making a huge batch of Chile Verde!. Although it was more around 3 hours sitting out, and it was made with pork, I definitely would not eat it (family emergency, and it did not get put away timely)!.

However, I am one that is very cautious where meat is concerned, and not wanting my family to get sick!. I would throw it, and then have dear boyfriend prepare a nice dinner for you to make-up for it ;)

I don't believe in waste, but keep it safe!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

"Going off" wise it will be fine!. You are generally better waiting for something to cool before putting it in the fridge anyway!.

The only concern is that it was uncovered!. This could lead to it being infected by bacteria - probably harmless!. I'm generally not concerned with this fact!. If you are a germ freak, you might have an issue with it!.

Heat it up as much or as little as you want!. I generally re-heat one serving of spaghetti for 2-4mins in the microwave!. Www@FoodAQ@Com

I wouldn't eat it, it would make me sick!. Give it to the dog!.
I often refuse to eat anything offered to me when I am visiting friends, 'n relatives in their home!. You never know what ppl!. will offer you to eat and not tell you how long they let it sit out on the counter!. (And they'll complain!.!.!. "I have an upset stomach; I can't imagine why!") When I go to a "Covered Dish Supper," I only eat what I brought myself!. That way I know I'm safe!.

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Nuke it or bring it to the bubble stage!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

It is good ,eat it!.
Eat it cold if you desire!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

yes you're fine, get it a little hotter than you would want it for eating!. Www@FoodAQ@Com

yes u can still eat it !.!.!.!.put it in the microwave Www@FoodAQ@Com





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