I bought 4 packages of vacuum packed bacon 4 days ago, left them on the counter at room temperature by mistake. I opened them tonight, they smelled fine, color was good, bacon was not slimy. I cooked a piece and ate it, tasted fine. Is this bacon OK to eat? (too late for me...)
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What does the label say on the package? Does it require refrigeration? – Carey Gregory Apr 12 '14 at 03:29
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The label says to refrigerate but the fact is there is no discoloration or odor. Also, I ate some last night and I'm fine. – user24350 Apr 12 '14 at 14:27
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1Lack of discoloration and odor means nothing. Glad to hear you're fine but I really can't imagine why you'd take that level of risk just for a piece of bacon. – Carey Gregory Apr 12 '14 at 15:07
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2Good question. How do you feel today? – Klik Apr 13 '14 at 19:07
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Modern bacon is insufficiently cured to preserve it--or perhaps it is more accurate to say that you are not guaranteed that it is sufficiently cured.
You should discard this product.
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