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I always leave my butter out of the fridge, it's pasteurised butter. it's been left of for 5 days, can it have listeria on it? i'm pregnant an worring

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Dr. Stephen Gordon answered

Throw it out: I'm looking at a package of butter (in usa). Made with pasteurized cream and clearly printed on the package: keep refrigerated. Throw out old and buy fresh and for safety, keep it refrigerated.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/22/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Agree w Dr. Gordon: While it may not have listeria contamination - if could be infected with other bacteria, viruses or fungi. Take care.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 3/22/2014

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A member asked:

I always leave my butter out of the fridge, it's pasteurised butter. it's been left of for 5 days, can it have listeria on it? i'm pregnant an worring

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stephen Gordon answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Altman agreed

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