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Has this chili gone bad?
The other day I made a crockpot of chili and failed to cool it properly
and put it in the refrigerator. I left the lid on overnight and
it seemed to be bubbling a little in the morning. Was the chili
bad, or would reheating it kill any mold or bacteria that may
have formed?
Dr. Gourmet Says...
This would be another good example of, "When in doubt, throw it out." I've
done this before myself, and I would never keep soup or chili
that had stood on the counter overnight. Tough to have to throw
it out, but it has to be done.
