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How long does food stay fresh without being refrigerated? |
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It depends on the food. There are some foods that can last for a long time without refrigeration. Other foods can't last for more than a couple hours.
For example, uncooked, dried beans or pasta will keep a year or more unrefrigerated. Foods that are normally refrigerated should never be allowed to sit at room temperature more than 2 hours. Moist foods, especially those with protein, provide a breeding ground for food-borne illness that can even be fatal. The general rule is that these foods should be kept below 40 degrees (in the refrigerator) or above 140 degrees (hot). If it's a food that you would normally refrigerate, please don't eat it if it's been at room temp more than 2 hours, maximum. (Just a reminder -- food can contain staph or other nasty bacteria even if it looks and smells fine.)
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