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How long can a cooked and glazed ham sit at room temperature?
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
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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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