How long is pizza good for if left out?

[Cattlegod]

Its been sitting at room temperature for 20 hours, is it ok to eat?

 

[Phoenix86]

:thumbsup:

Though I'm sure people will link as to why it's not...

 

[Zim Hosein]

Yes 🙂

 

[Heisenberg]

I wouldn't eat it, but I'm sure some people would.

 

[KnickNut3]

There is no time when it instantly goes bad. Bacteria grows exponentially. If the level is below your threshold, you'll be fine.

In other words, I'd give it a toast and chow down 🙂

 

[Slvrtg277]

Maybe, maybe not. The meat could get you sick for sure....chances are it wouldn't be life threatening or anything. Maybe just a belly ache or heartburn.

 

[Wallydraigle]

You'll probably survive if you eat it. I'd chance it.

 

[yobarman]

Apparently, pizza is good forever. 😉

I'd eat 20 hour pizza.

 

[TranceNation]

should be OK... make sure you have some pepto bismol around just in case lol

 

[Schrodinger]

put it under a quick broil to heat it up and also kill anything 😛

 

[Baked]

A week.

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

I've eaten 24 hour old pizza and I'm still kicking.

Granted, it was a dumb idea, but I had a project due in a few hours and didn't feel like sprinting to a dining center.

 

[Rudee]

up to 6 months is perfectly fine.

 

[TheBDB]

Was it at least covered??

 

[Cattlegod]

Originally posted by: TheBDB
Was it at least covered??

Nope, out on the table

my roommate set it in the garbage about 7 hours ago. It was ontop the cardboard box it came in. I"m eating it right now

tastes fine 🙂

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: Cattlegod

Originally posted by: TheBDB
Was it at least covered??

Nope, out on the table

my roommate set it in the garbage about 7 hours ago. It was ontop the cardboard box it came in. I"m eating it right now

tastes fine 🙂

lol...In the garbage just might be past my limits. In any case I'd have heated it first. 😛

 

[Shame]

Originally posted by: Cattlegod

Originally posted by: TheBDB
Was it at least covered??

Nope, out on the table

my roommate set it in the garbage about 7 hours ago. It was ontop the cardboard box it came in. I"m eating it right now

tastes fine 🙂

Call 911, dude. Now.

 

[amol]

should be okay

yay, 1500 posts 😀

 

[TheNinja]

Originally posted by: Cattlegod

Originally posted by: TheBDB
Was it at least covered??

Nope, out on the table

my roommate set it in the garbage about 7 hours ago. It was ontop the cardboard box it came in. I"m eating it right now

tastes fine 🙂

Costanza?

 

[BigJ]

I've eaten pizza (just regular cheese) that has been sitting out for a day and a half in my dorm room and it tasted fine after nuking it in the microwave. I don't know about the whole garbage thing though.

 

[Wallydraigle]

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: Cattlegod

Originally posted by: TheBDB
Was it at least covered??

Nope, out on the table

my roommate set it in the garbage about 7 hours ago. It was ontop the cardboard box it came in. I"m eating it right now

tastes fine 🙂

lol...In the garbage just might be past my limits. In any case I'd have heated it first. 😛

Whatever. It can't possibly be worse than what happened to it before it was delivered :evil:

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: Wallydraigle

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: Cattlegod

Originally posted by: TheBDB
Was it at least covered??

Nope, out on the table

my roommate set it in the garbage about 7 hours ago. It was ontop the cardboard box it came in. I"m eating it right now

tastes fine 🙂

lol...In the garbage just might be past my limits. In any case I'd have heated it first. 😛

Whatever. It can't possibly be worse than what happened to it before it was delivered :evil:

:Q

 

[imported_Lucifer]

I used to work in the Culinary Arts field, and I can help you answer this question. I will give you a clue to answering your question. If food is left out for more than 2 hours, it is already growing harmful bacteria. Now, you say the pizza was left out for 20 hours. I think you can answer your question now. 😉

 

[MetalMat]

Originally posted by: Thin Lizzy
I used to work in the Culinary Arts field, and I can help you answer this question. I will give you a clue to answering your question. If food is left out for more than 2 hours, it is already growing harmful bacteria. Now, you say the pizza was left out for 20 hours. I think you can answer your question now. 😉

Why can't you just microwave it or put it in a stove?

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Thin Lizzy
I used to work in the Culinary Arts field, and I can help you answer this question. I will give you a clue to answering your question. If food is left out for more than 2 hours, it is already growing harmful bacteria. Now, you say the pizza was left out for 20 hours. I think you can answer your question now. 😉

The question is, is it enough to make you sick or kill you?

I think not!