Julie Bove wrote:

> "Teresa" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>I just bought a bottle of "Dipping Oil Herbs" that contains all kinds
>>of DRIED herbs, spices & garlic. I added the recommended amount to 2
>>cups of extra virgin olive oil. My question is can I let this sit out
>>at room temp until we use it all up - probably a few weeks - OR do I
>>need to store it in the fridge? In the back of my mind, I'm thinking
>>I heard one time that you should not let oil that has garlic in it sit
>>out or you run the risk of botulism. Does that apply to DRIED garlic
>>too or just fresh?
>>
>>Thank you!
>
>
> I would keep it in the fridge just to be safe.
>
>

No. It's already safe.

GARLIC
Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy
http://cecalaveras.ucdavis.edu/garlic.htm

"properly dried garlic cloves may be safely added to flavor oils"

Botulism requires a moist substrate to live. Anything dried can
be safely used in an oil infusion.

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Reg