Are refrigerator section pickles (Clausen) safe if left unrefrigerated?
I bought some Clausen Pickles, not knowing the jar said "always refrigerate'". I mean they were in the refrigerated section at Kroger. But They stayed up in my cabinet for about a week and a half, before I put them in the refrigerator. Then after about 2 days, to let them get good and cold, there was a film in the juice and some on the pickles. But it wiped right off of the pickles. But the film in still in the juice. Would you say they're okay to eat? I need some opinions. They still taste the same.. Maybe a little different.
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I called Heinz (Kraft), the makers of Clausen Pickles. They told me that they can't recommend consuming their pickles labeled "always keep refrigerated" if the package has been unrefrigerated for as long as a week and a half. Even if the jar is still sealed, they won't assure us that it is still safe to eat the pickles.
That seems like very much a CYA statement, but it is from the horse's mouth.
So, consider yourself warned that the pickles may not be safe.
The old adage When in Doubt, Throw it Out seems to apply here.
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1 Answer. Show activity on this post. I called Heinz (Kraft), the makers of Clausen Pickles. They told me that they can't recommend consuming their pickles labeled "always keep refrigerated" if the package has been unrefrigerated for as long as a week and a half.Can Refrigerator Pickles be stored at room temperature?
The best way to store homemade pickles is in an airtight container or jar. They will stay fresh at room temperature for about two months, but if refrigerated they will last up to six months.How long can refrigerated pickles sit out?
Pickles left out for more than two hours (including overnight) should be thrown away according to the official USDA recommendations for all foods requiring refrigeration. However, due to their acidic brine, pickles left out overnight may be less likely to actually cause food poisoning than other non-acidic foods.Do refrigerator pickles have to be refrigerated?
Those pickles have been briefly cooked in a brine, and should be refrigerated after you open the jar. The salt and vinegar should keep them safe for a while, but they will likely go bad at room temperature before you finish eating the whole jar.Do pickles need refrigeration?
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