AboutCarol Schlitt Expertise I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience I am an Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety. I am a certified HACCP manager and a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Organizations International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Society for Nutrition Education.
Education/Credentials BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Question I baked a homemade cheesecake and left it out from 8:15 p.m. until 5:15 a.m. It
is still edible?
Answer 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.
