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Question
I baked a homemade cheesecake and left it out from 8:15 p.m. until 5:15 a.m. It
is still edible?
Hi Michelle,
Since cheesecake contains potentially hazardous foods (eggs, dairy products, etc.) our recommendation is to not consume foods containing these items if they have been in the danger zone (40-140 degrees) for more than 2 hours.
Sorry....
Carol
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Answers by Expert:
Carol Schlitt
Expertise
I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience
I am a former Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety, having retired August 1, 2010. I am a certified HACCP manager, a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health and a 3rd party food safety and OSHA auditor of restaurants.
Organizations
International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, St. Louis Culinary Society.
Education/Credentials
BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
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