Can I still use butter that's been left out for 2 days?
I bought butter in 1/4 sticks (one pound box) and left it in my trunk by accident. It's been very cold 35-50° F (2-10° C) at night/day. It's been 48 hours.
Can I still use it? It's still in it's original container/box.
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Yes, that should be fine. Plenty of people keep butter on the counter, so a couple days at below 50 is no big deal.
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According to the USDA, butter is safe at room temperature. But if it's left out for several days at room temperature, it can turn rancid causing off flavors. The USDA does not recommend leaving it out more than one to two days.Can butter stay out of fridge for 24 hours?
The USDA recommends leaving butter out at room temperature for only a day or two. But if it's stored in all of the proper conditions listed above, it can stay fresh for up to two weeks. So don't leave out more than you think you'll be able to get through in that small period of time.How long can butter stay out before it goes bad?
The USDA's FoodKeeper app offers this guidance for storing salted butter: "May be left at room temperature for one to two days; one to two months when stored in refrigerator; six to nine months if stored frozen." After that, the taste can turn rancid or sour, says the USDA.BUTTER: 100% Saturated Evil?? (What's Actually in There?)
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Rancid butter smells funny. It should be fairly evident if it is bad. You can leave butter out of the fridge for a period of time, so I'd imagine it should be okay. You're still a fair bit colder than room temperature as well.
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