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About Carol 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

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Food Safety Issues - unrefrigerated sour cream

Expert: Carol Schlitt - 7/24/2006

Question
When canoe camping, how long is unrefrigerated sour cream safe for?

Answer
Hi Cor,

Sour cream is considered a potentially hazardous food (phf) (ie --it can support the growth of bacteria)and therefore should be refrigerated at all times. The general rule of thumb for phf foods is a maximum of 2 hours out of refrigeration. After that, it is advised to discard the food because it could have allowed bacteria to grow to a dangerous level.

Sour cream needs to be kept cold while on the canoe trip so keep it in the cooler.

Have fun on your trip.

Carol

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