On 15-Jun-2009, Jay Smith > wrote:

> I know this is not a BBQ question but I lurk here and there is so much
> food knowledge.
>
> I grilled some Johnsonville sausages the other night.

Grilling is definitely On Topic.

> There were 2
> that were not eaten.

Uncommon for this group, but it does happen.


> My daughter wanted to save them but just put
> them back in the zip-lock bag they came in (which was not washed or
> rinsed in any way).

That zip-lock is highly suspect since it likely sat out on the counter
whilst
all that grilling and eating was going on.

>
> So my possibly stupid question is since they are pork would I need to
> re-heat them to a certain temperature for them to be safe?
>
> Thank you!
>
>
> Jay

I would eat them withing about two days and definitely heat them good
before eating. I'd guess that 165 deg for a minute or two should render
them reasonably safe. There's some food police in the group that can
likely supply a more accurate number.

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