Potentially hazardous food should not be left unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours. Less time is better.
Potentially hazardous food should not be left unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours. Less time is better.
Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F (71C) for optimal safety and flavor.
Ground beef should be cooked on the stove for about 7-10 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160F to ensure it is safe to eat.
Ground beef should be cooked in a crockpot for at least 4 hours on high heat or 6-8 hours on low heat to ensure it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
Ground beef should be cooked in the oven for about 20-30 minutes at 350F until it reaches an internal temperature of 160F to ensure it is safe to eat.
Ground beef should be cooked in a crock pot for at least 4 hours on high heat or 6-8 hours on low heat to ensure it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
about a week
SlappyJoe
Only a few hours, then dispose of them..
Cooked pinto beans are considered potentially hazardous. They should not be left unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours.
Consuming ground beef that is slightly pink in color is generally safe as long as it has been cooked to an internal temperature of 160F to kill any harmful bacteria.
That depends how long they have been unrefrigerated. If they've been sitting out for more than 2 hours, I wouldn't use them.