"Brian Mailman" > wrote in message
...
> 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.
>
> Grocery stores ought to keep bins by the door, so you can buy the food and
> throw it out immediately.

I meant prepared food. Not safe to leave it at room temp. for over 2 hours.