Safe or naw?

[Buckeyedude]

So I know a guy that set 2 strip steaks out to thaw from the deep freeze around 530-600 last night. Vacuum seal bag. He then went to the local high school football game and forgot about them being in the sink when he got home. Then remembered them this morning around 830-900 and he put them in the fridge.
Think these will be okay to grill tonight, or do you think he ruin 2 beautiful steaks?

 

[chopsaw]

I'd cook 'em .

 

[normanaj]

You're good.

 

[chef k-dude]

I know a guy who has done the same thing more than once...and lived to tell a story of a great meal every time!

Back in the olden days before refrigeration it was normal for a family to get up in the morning and eat on the leftovers from the previous nights meal...that had been sitting out since. Now, would the USDA advise this? Heck no, their safety factor is a gazillion...but "I aint skeered".

 

[clifish]

I know a guy who has done the same thing more than once...and lived to tell a story of a great meal every time!

Back in the olden days before refrigeration it was normal for a family to get up in the morning and eat on the leftovers from the previous nights meal...that had been sitting out since. Now, would the USDA advise this? Heck no, their safety factor is a gazillion...but "I aint skeered".

Now a days we are getting warned not to eat the Chinese rice after it sits on the counter for half an hour....lol

 

[Buckeyedude]

I felt the same and figured it would not be an issue! I told him if he doesnt grill em, I will!

 

[mike243]

When I doubt throw it out,

 

[SmokinEdge]

I’d cook ‘em.

 

[mike243]

10-12 hrs at room temp Im not taking a chance, been hungry before will be again at some point, had food poisoning 2 times in my life not my fault either time. I will avoid it if possible

 

[Hockeydudde]

When I doubt throw it out,

Throw it out... Right into my preheated kettle...

 

[indaswamp]

I'd cook them after giving them a good wipe over with something acidic....red wine, apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice...
This will at least cleanse the surface up a bit, then they'd hit the grill!

 

[indaswamp]

*Note- if you use lemon juice, you can proceed to grill a Tuscan style steak!!

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/grilled-2-tuscan-strips.326360/

 

[chopsaw]

had food poisoning 2 times in my life not my fault either time. I will avoid it if possible

I got it once from some bad Chinese take out , so I certainly respect your outlook .
Raw chicken .

 

[indaswamp]

10-12 hrs at room temp Im not taking a chance, been hungry before will be again at some point, had food poisoning 2 times in my life not my fault either time. I will avoid it if possible

Anyone over 60...I would not recommend eating the steak in question. Your immune system is not as robust as you age.......

 

[DougE]

Long as it passes the sniff test and ain't all slimy on the surface, I'd cook and eat it.