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When I think back I can remember my parents leaving food out overnight to thaw for the next day. The ability to eat potentially hazardous food depends entirely on your immunity to bacteria. The more you are sheltered from bacteria the less you can withstand it. Some foods will last longer than others. If you can heat the food to 165 F before eating (all reheated food should be) you could be fine, although the bacteria could have formed toxins that won't be destroyed by cooking. You are much better off not leaving leftovers that are potentially hazardous at room temperature for that long.

If you do have any questions regarding food safety, reference HACCP guidlines and the Model Food Code. They're used by health inspectors. They're stricter then you have to go by, but it's a start.

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