How long can food safely sit out at dinner, a cookout, or on the way home from the store? This practical guide explains the two-hour rule, the shorter limit in hot weather, and when perishable food should be put away or thrown out.
How long can food safely sit out at dinner, a cookout, or on the way home from the store? This practical guide explains the two-hour rule, the shorter limit in hot weather, and when perishable food should be put away or thrown out.
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