At what temp does mayo and salad dressings spoil? [duplicate]

My compressor is going out and milk spoils. The repair man says it will take a week to 10 days to get a new one. It is still cool in there but not cold. I just opened a new jar of mayo and some salad dressings. I want to be safe but no wasteful.

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Best Answer

I'd throw it out (and everything else that is in the fridge), especially if you know your fridge will be out for days.

Better be safe and loose a few $ than risk of being sick.

"...If you lose electricity, keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. Your refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours if it's unopened. A full freezer will keep an adequate temperature for about 48 hours if the door remains closed..."

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm093704.htm

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How long can salad dressing sit out at room temperature?

I spoke to a ranch dressing manufacturer and their recommendation was that if the dressing was out less than 24 hours, it should be fine. Commercial salad dressings are highly acidified, which would prevent or greatly slow bacterial growth. You may see some change in texture.

How long does mayo last at room temperature?

Answer: You can let an opened jar of mayonnaise sit out at room temperature for up to 8 hours, says the United States Department of Agriculture. Opened mayonnaise that has been held above 50 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 8 hours should be discarded.

What temperature does salad dressing need to be stored at?

"It is the USDA recommendation to store dairy-based salad dressings in the main compartment of the refrigerator to ensure they stay at temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit," Williams said. The reason is that the main part of the fridge stays colder than the refrigerator door, which opens regularly.

What is holding temperature of mayonnaise?

Refrigerate leftovers at 35-45\xb0F within two hours when the temperature of the food serving area is below 90\xb0F, within an hour when the temperature is above 90\xb0F. products are made with pasteurized eggs and the right blend of vinegar and salt to impart good flavor and fight bacterial growth.

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