I think i left my frozen hamburger meat out too long, is it spoiled?!


Question: I think i left my frozen hamburger meat out too long, is it spoiled!?
i left it out to thaw for about 18 hours, i had to leave some where for an emergency!. and didnt come home till late!.

is the the meat spoiled!?Www@FoodAQ@Com


Answers:
Chancy!. Since it's just hamburger meat I'd toss it to be safe but if you cook it cook it to death!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

YES THE MEAT IS SPOILED!

According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service perishable food needs to be refrigerated within 2 hours!. (I posted a link in my source)

I've occasionally eaten sketchy food and been fine!. However I've never eaten anything left out that long!. Since I have been accidentally food poisoned in the past and its HORRIBLE!. My motto is "Better Safe Than Sorry"!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

If it smells bad, then probably, yes!. But if it doesn't, just make sure you cook it thoroughly and you'll be fine!.

My family says I'm immune to e-coli and crap, because I eat raw hamburger meat (don't judge me, people in Europe have entire meals of raw meat) And I've done so since I was a kid, and I have never gotten sick from it!. Just felt like saying that!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

i have done it before , but cooked it verrrrry well done!.
As long as it is not slimey and it smells ok!.
i wouldn't give it to kids, old people, or people who are sick just in case!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

When I plan my meat dinners, I go buy them fresh , I think it's healthy for you and taste better!. I don't tnink it spoils, just tastes different and has a better flavor!.Www@FoodAQ@Com





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