"ellen wickberg" > wrote in message
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> Julie Bove wrote:
>> " David" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>>Oops! I should have asked also:
>>>
>>>How about the part I need for tomorrow evening? Will it be better off
>>>refrigerated until then, or at room temperature?
>>
>>
>> You can't keep something at room temp. for over 2 hours without risking
>> food poisoning.
> The 2 hour rule usually applies to protein containing foods ( not firm
> cheeses, however)

True. Or fruits and veg that have not been cut into or prepared in any way.