Can I still eat my bean sprouts that I left unrefrigerated? [duplicate]
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I forgot a grocery bag in my trunk, and didn't realize it until 24 hours later. I had bean sprouts in the bag, and it says to keep refrigerated. Are they safe to eat? I am not sure what happens to bean sprouts if left unrefrigerated.
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Raw bean sprouts are considered to be a potentially hazardous food item or a TCS food (time-temperature control for safety). Bean sprouts are likely to become unsafe due to bacterial growth if left un-refrigerated for more than four hours, as a warm, moist environment promotes bacterial growth. To err on the side of caution, you should throw your bean sprouts away.
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Bean sprouts are likely to become unsafe due to bacterial growth if left un-refrigerated for more than four hours, as a warm, moist environment promotes bacterial growth. To err on the side of caution, you should throw your bean sprouts away.Mom and daughter tries to grow bean sprouts.
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Fresh bean sprouts are firm, crunchy and white. When they go off they turn yellowish, soft and ultimately slimy. They will also start smelling bad immediately.
If they smell fine and look fine, they are fine to eat.
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