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 How long can a cooked and glazed ham sit at room temperature?
Answer Hi Pricscilla,
It is recommended to not have potentially dangerous foods (means they can support the rapid growth of bacteria)like ham in the danger zone (40 to 140 degrees)more than 2 hours. After that, it should be refrigerated, for up to 5 days, and if there are still leftovers, freeze up to 3 months.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Carol C. Schlitt
Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness
University of Illinois Extension
