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tnev35 07-18-2018 02:16 PM

Would you Eat
 
I have thawed 4 racks of spare ribs in fridge, then moved to a cooler packed in Ice. they never came to room temp.
Its been 1 week today. Would you still cook ?

sudsandswine 07-18-2018 02:48 PM

Well what temp did they come to? Above 40 degrees I'd toss them. Especially if the time they were above 40* is measured in days.

dadsr4 07-18-2018 02:52 PM

Were they always packed within the ice? If so, they should have been below 40 deg. and be good. Otherwise, it's a gamble.

tnev35 07-18-2018 03:09 PM

I don't think they ever got above 40 degrees. I can try the smell test as well as the texture of meat. Hate to waste. But not worth getting sick.

sudsandswine 07-18-2018 04:26 PM

Did the ice melt? Not enough info here.

tnev35 07-18-2018 04:55 PM

Sorry, no I kept it fully iced, cooler only opened once a day to check ice level. Checking when I get home from work.

IamMadMan 07-18-2018 05:15 PM

I know say that you had it fully iced, but personally if you have to second guess the status of the meat, it just not worth taking a chance.


It's cheaper to buy 4 more racks of ribs than to pay for a doctor's visit.

EricD 07-19-2018 10:37 AM

If it passes the sniff test, I'd eat it. I might be hesitant to serve it to anyone though.
I don't mind making myself sick, I'd hate to be the reason someone else got sick.

tnev35 07-19-2018 11:17 AM

I have decided not to cook the ribs, the risk (wife talked me out of it) outweighed the reward (it was close...I make pretty good ribs). thank you all for your input.

razorbrewer 07-19-2018 12:06 PM

I get it if they smell bad toss em, but if they don't, what exactly is going to make him sick? Ribs are cooked past 160° and well into the safe zone. Serious question, sorry if newbie.

ETA: Nevermind, google reveals that toxins remain behind in spoiled meat that are heat stable, so heating will not make it safe.

TC Smoke & Que 07-19-2018 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnev35 (Post 4035902)
I have decided not to cook the ribs, the risk (wife talked me out of it) outweighed the reward (it was close...I make pretty good ribs). thank you all for your input.

Always best to option on safety, and not getting sick. Good choice!

Big_Alvin 07-19-2018 10:18 PM

not my phrase but I like to use it - "When in Doubt, toss it out "

BeebQz 07-30-2018 01:09 AM

wouldn't risk getting sick from that


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