How long are leftovers good for sitting out at room temperture?

[BuzzardsWife]

i recently read somewhere that one thing u should never leave out is rice! it should be refrigerated real soon after cooking..i used to leave it out overnight sometimes and make rice pudding the next day..bad move i guess..i think cooked meat after 4 hours is just fine

[JohnnyB]

Sometimes I'm astounded how often these topics come up on CP. Then I remember this is a sports forum and I think about the typical reader. At that point it all makes total sense.

I say eat it. It probably won't do any harm. Besides, people baby their immune systems way too much already. You've gotta give it something to do.

[Dan02]

Originally Posted by JohnnyB

I say eat it. It probably won't do any harm. Besides, people baby their immune systems way too much already. You've gotta give it something to do.

Ding Ding, i made some stew last night and left it in the slow cooker(slow cooker was off), and this morning it is making for delicious breakfast. If i die i'll get someone to let you all know.