Ribs safety after outside defrosting [duplicate]

I defrosted a package of unopened sealed ribs outside for an hour and a half because I was short on time. I did not think it would be a problem, but after reading all the different posts, I am a little concerned. The package was sealed, so are they okay to eat? i rinised them and salted them and they are in the oven...

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Best Answer

From the FDA: Food temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F, are ideal for bacteria.This range of temperatures is often called the “Danger Zone.” Never leave food out of refrigeration over 2 hours. If the temperature is above 90°F, food should not be left out more than 1 hour.

That said, if your ribs were frozen to begin with, then it certainly took 'some time' to reach 40°F and was likely not in "the danger zone" for over an hour, and 'should be' safe.

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Can you refreeze ribs after thawing?

If you thawed pork in the refrigerator, and can't use it right away, you can safely refreeze it, whether it's been cooked or not. Just place it back in the freezer within a few days of thawing. It might be a touch drier when you go to use it (due to the second thawing and reheating), but it will still taste great.

How long can you leave thawed ribs out?

Never Thaw Ribs at Room Temperature Ribs should not be left at room temperature for longer than two hours. Even if the center of the package still feels frozen, as it thaws on the counter the outer layer, it can reach the "danger zone" \u2014 a temperature between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

How many times can you refreeze baby back ribs?

As long as you thawed the ribs in the refrigerator, you can safely refreeze them within 3 to 4 days. If you wait any longer, the meat might be starting to spoil, at which point it's too late to freeze them again. You can thaw and refreeze ribs as many times as necessary.

What happens if you leave frozen ribs out overnight?

These bacteria thrive at room temperature. This is why meat, whether raw or cooked, should never be left out for more than 1-2 hours. The bacteria will start to feed on the proteins in the meat and multiply at an astounding rate, doubling their population every 20 minutes.

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