Packets of mayonnaise are generally designed to be kept at room temperature, unless the label reads "keep refrigerated". The shelf life of the packets is only a couple months. Refrigeration may help extend the shelf life.
Until it separates, dries out or it turns color. Mayonnaise, is oil and vinegar and has a fairly stable shelf life when refrigerated. If it gets contaminated it will usually separate, or change color. If it does throw it out, don't even open the jar, some bacteria can spread through the air, plus it really stinks ( I've made that mistake )
Mayonnaise turns yellowish when it dries out.
Don't leave them out any longer than 2 hours.
For sure! You can get food poisoning from eating mayonnaise that has been left out of the fridge too long, and it spoils quicker with increased temperature.
It can, but not for long.
A turkey sandwich with mayonnaise should be eaten within three hours if not kept cool. Mayonnaise has a tendency to spoil rather quickly at room temperature.
not too long
That depends on the freshness of the cream and the temperature at which it is stored. It will smell (and taste) sour when it spoils.
For up to 30 minutes.
Ice cream at room temperature melts.
Mayonnaise Spoilage Myths - Mayonnaise Safety http://homecooking.about.com/od/howtocookwithcondiments/a/mayospoilage.htm
As with any cooked foods, it should never be left at room temperature longer than 2 hours.
They don't make cheese with mayonnaise
Yes. It should be fine as long as it has not been left out in extreme temperatures, uncovered.
It could. Depends how long it was left out, what temperature did it reach for how long and was it contaminated with any pathogens.