Frozen Corned Beef left out to thaw, [duplicate]

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in cold basement approximately 40-45 degrees, it was completely frozen about 3 lb. brisket. Discovered it 24 hours later. It was cold to touch, and completely thawed. Still in original vacuum packaging from store. Will this be safe to cook?

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I'd be fine with it. Salt is a preservative, and it was still cold to the touch - not the same as if it had spent 24 hours in a 70 degree F environment, or a 40 degree C environment.

The default mantra for this site is to throw everything away. If you or someone you are feeding actually is immune compromised, this makes sense - if not, it's a rather extreme view, but that's the way the wind blows here, so that's the advice you can expect to see upvoted.



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Can I leave frozen corned beef out overnight?

Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 \xb0F and 140 \xb0F; cooked corned beef should be discarded if left for more than 2 hours at room temperature.

Can you thaw and refreeze corned beef?

Can You Refreeze Corned Beef? No! If you have thawed out frozen corned beef, then you need to use it within a day or two and never refreeze it.

How long can uncooked corned beef sit out?

Bacteria develop fast at temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees Fahrenheit; cooked corned beef should be discarded if kept at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

How long can frozen meat stay at room temperature?

Don't: Thaw Food on the Counter Any foods that can go bad -- like raw or cooked meat, poultry, and eggs -- must thaw at safe temperatures. When frozen food gets warmer than 40 degrees or is at room temperature for more than 2 hours, it's in the danger zone where bacteria multiply quickly.


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Answer 2

Technically; corned beef is so highly salted and preserved; it would probably be fine.

That said; 40-140 is considered the danger zone for food; bacteria / food borne illness can grow.

For the 10 or 15 bucks lost; i would Chuck it and avoid the risk of food poisoning.

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