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How long can you leave ground beef unthawed fridge un cooked
Hi Chuck,
The recommendation is to refrigerate ground beef up to 2 days after purchase/thawing. After that time period bacteria that is not detectable by taste or smell may have grown to a level that can make you ill. And some bacteria produce a toxin that is not deactivated by cooking, so cooking does not automatically make it safe to consume.
Carol
Cooking may not eliminate
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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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