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ute4ever · 12-31-2007, 04:38 PM

I have a three pounder that I bought on the 24th, but then went out of town so it has been sitting in the fridge for 7 days. Is it still safe to use?

marsupial · 12-31-2007, 04:54 PM

What's the date on it?

ute4ever · 12-31-2007, 05:05 PM

Sell by Dec 25

hyrum · 12-31-2007, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ute4ever

I have a three pounder that I bought on the 24th, but then went out of town so it has been sitting in the fridge for 7 days. Is it still safe to use?

My fridge is equipped with a pot roast ejector. One minute is too long.

marsupial · 12-31-2007, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ute4ever

Sell by Dec 25

Hmm... I am a little conservative when it comes to food safety issues. I would say throw it out. But my dad who can't bear to waste anything would probably just cook it.

marsupial · 12-31-2007, 05:32 PM

OK ute4ever, I looked this up for you and this is what the WebMD says:

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Don't keep beef or pork for longer than three to five days after the sell-by date. And use poultry, seafood, and ground or chopped meat within two days.

So, throw it out. (My dad would still cook it, though.)

YOhio · 12-31-2007, 05:36 PM

Cut it into thin strips, marinate with soy sauce, brown sugar, and liquid smoke for a day or so. Put it in the oven on a low temp for a while and you have yourself some good beef jerky.

jay santos · 12-31-2007, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ute4ever

I have a three pounder that I bought on the 24th, but then went out of town so it has been sitting in the fridge for 7 days. Is it still safe to use?

If it smells bad throw it out. If not, cook it up.

TripletDaddy · 12-31-2007, 09:30 PM

Hey, speaking of food, where did you wind up eating on your drive home from NorCal? Did you make it before Phillipe's closed?

We went for lunch and had a nice time. I had my usual, although instead of a baked apple, I ate lemon merengue pie.

We walked from Union Station, so on the way back, we cut through Olvera Street and bought churros at Mr Churro. I also gave $1 to the Aztec street dancers. Thinking back, the money would have been better spent on an additional churro.

ute4ever · 12-31-2007, 09:43 PM

Yeah I went to Phillipe's and had a roast beef french dip. It was most excellent. Are the pies homemade? I was skeptical so I passed on them, I didn't want anything that was processed, frozen and thawed.

I was in line next to these two kind elderly couples who said they drove there all the way from Santa Barbara because they love the place. I said ha, I drove from Santa Cruz en route to San Diego.

I know you recommended two sandwiches in the other thread, but I had just the one, and then went to Cielito Lindo a couple of blocks down and had the #2.

Meanwhile that was my first time in downtown Los Angeles. I've been all over the valley, but not in the heart of old school L.A. Beforehand I didn't realize where I was headed until I got on the 110, came around a turn and BAM - there was the city skyline, all lit up and right in front of me. It was beautiful. And there was a park next to Cielito Lindo with a large nativity all dressed up. Good times.

I'm going out tonight but maybe will hit San Diego's Tommy burger tomorrow before the Rose Bowl starts.

12-31-2007, 04:38 PM	#1
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	How long can an uncooked pot roast sit in the fridge? I have a three pounder that I bought on the 24th, but then went out of town so it has been sitting in the fridge for 7 days. Is it still safe to use?

12-31-2007, 09:30 PM	#9
TripletDaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 9,483	Hey, speaking of food, where did you wind up eating on your drive home from NorCal? Did you make it before Phillipe's closed? We went for lunch and had a nice time. I had my usual, although instead of a baked apple, I ate lemon merengue pie. We walked from Union Station, so on the way back, we cut through Olvera Street and bought churros at Mr Churro. I also gave $1 to the Aztec street dancers. Thinking back, the money would have been better spent on an additional churro. __________________ Fitter. Happier. More Productive. "Everyone is against me. Everyone is fawning for 3D's attention and defending him." -- SeattleUte

12-31-2007, 09:43 PM	#10
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	Yeah I went to Phillipe's and had a roast beef french dip. It was most excellent. Are the pies homemade? I was skeptical so I passed on them, I didn't want anything that was processed, frozen and thawed. I was in line next to these two kind elderly couples who said they drove there all the way from Santa Barbara because they love the place. I said ha, I drove from Santa Cruz en route to San Diego. I know you recommended two sandwiches in the other thread, but I had just the one, and then went to Cielito Lindo a couple of blocks down and had the #2. Meanwhile that was my first time in downtown Los Angeles. I've been all over the valley, but not in the heart of old school L.A. Beforehand I didn't realize where I was headed until I got on the 110, came around a turn and BAM - there was the city skyline, all lit up and right in front of me. It was beautiful. And there was a park next to Cielito Lindo with a large nativity all dressed up. Good times. I'm going out tonight but maybe will hit San Diego's Tommy burger tomorrow before the Rose Bowl starts. Last edited by ute4ever; 12-31-2007 at 09:46 PM.

12-31-2007, 04:54 PM	#2
marsupial Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I... Isn't it so fun to spell? Posts: 1,701	What's the date on it?

12-31-2007, 05:05 PM	#3
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	Sell by Dec 25

12-31-2007, 05:36 PM	#7
YOhio AKA SeattleNewt Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,055	Cut it into thin strips, marinate with soy sauce, brown sugar, and liquid smoke for a day or so. Put it in the oven on a low temp for a while and you have yourself some good beef jerky.