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I baked a ham for 2 hours, left it to cool. it was not cooling fast and it was left out for 5 hours then i put it in the fridge. should i discard it since it was left out so long? would i get bacteria infection off that?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No need to discard the ham.

Dr Gliksman agreed

Answered 11/30/2022

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A member asked:

I baked a ham for 2 hours, left it to cool. it was not cooling fast and it was left out for 5 hours then i put it in the fridge. should i discard it since it was left out so long? would i get bacteria infection off that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Gliksman agreed

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