Can I still use meat left out in the trunk
I accidentally left meat in the trunk of my car, it's so cold outside it froze, can I still use it?
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If the ambient temperature outside (and thus in the car) was below 40 F / 4 C the entire time the meat was left out, then yes, it is still safe just as if it had been in the refrigerator (or freezer as the case may be). If that is not true, discard.
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The Department of Agriculture recommends that meat never be left unrefrigerated for longer than 2 hours—but that gets cut to just an hour when the temperature reaches 90° F. And bacteria continue to thrive until temperatures reach about 140° F, according to the USDA.How long can meat sit out unrefrigerated?
If a perishable food (such as meat or poultry) has been left out at room temperature overnight (more than two hours) it may not be safe. Discard it, even though it may look and smell good. Never taste a food to see if it is spoiled. Use a food thermometer to verify temperatures.Can I leave food in the trunk?
According to the FDA, bacteria that can cause food-borne illnesses double every 20 minutes, even at room temperature. So don't leave groceries or leftovers in a warm car for more than two hours, or only an hour when it's over 90 degrees.How long does meat take to spoil?
Most uncooked meat, regardless of cut, can be stored in the fridge for three to five days. But there are definitely exceptions. Ground meat and offal like liver and kidneys should only be kept in the fridge for one to two days.Minced Meat Time-Lapse
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