Deli meat left out overnight....

[courtneykay]

Okay so I think I know the answer to this, but just wanted a second opinion.

So last night I went to the grocery store and bought 1lb of delicious, amazing, (and might I add, expensive,) deli turkey. Unfortunately, I accidentally left it out overnight. I thought my boyfriend had put it in the fridge, but it was hiding in our pantry.

My question is, is this safe to eat? I know I should probably throw it out...I am just feeling angry for wasting money!

[mdgirl1977]

NO NO NO do not eat it. NO. After just a few hours, bacteria can grow. NOPE.

http://www.stilltasty.com/fooditems/index/18571

read the third bullet point. Buy more meat.

[jmoore10]

I agree-the good stuff can be upwards of $10-$12 a pound but quite honestly I'd rather be out the money than be sick with FP,
Definitely not worth the risk!

[courtneykay]

My boyfriend and his roommate both ate a slice before I could throw it out, insisting it was fine. Ugh! Hope they don't get FP.

[mdgirl1977]

well they are morons. if they get sick, you know you won't get it, though. tell them to take care of themselves if they do get FP.

men are idiots.

[blueridge212]

Yeah, eating meat that's been sitting out forever is something my fiance would do lol. I'll never understand that mindset.

Just throw it out, you'll be very happy later that you did. Even if by some miracle it is fine, you will have at least saved yourself the worry of waiting for FP to hit you.

[horsewoman]

My hubby would eat it, I wouldn't touch it on a bet! Throw it out and get yourself some more.