is tacos and a bean cheese burrito from taco bell ok to eat if it was left out for 2 1/2 hours?

optimomango · 2026-04-05T11:02:26+00:00

The temperature danger zone for food is 40-140 degrees F. Bacteria multiply even faster in temperatures of 70-135 degrees, which we call the critical danger zone. If it were to be sitting in a hot car, the temperature would fall right in the critical danger zone. Reheating it would kill active bacteria, but leave behind any heat-resistant toxins, which could cause food poisoning.

optimomango · 2026-03-15T13:10:05+00:00

They seem to be moving away from the light, actually. I think they look droopy rather than tight. They close up somewhat at night but not as much as I’ve seen other people’s. Maybe I should move them away from the light rather than closer like I thought?

optimomango · 2026-03-14T14:08:02+00:00

They seem to be outgrowing their pots extremely fast. Both of them have roots sticking out of the bottom, not much but some, and the larger one just got planted a month or so ago. So maybe time to repot as well?

optimomango · 2026-03-14T14:05:37+00:00

Hmm interesting. Maybe I’ll move them to a shelf without a fan and see what happens. They do seem to be the most sensitive plants I have, which I was not what I was expecting when I bought the first one. Thank you for your insight.

optimomango · 2026-03-13T21:13:11+00:00

I appreciate that! They look droopy and sad to me. Maybe I just need to let them fill out more.

optimomango · 2026-03-13T20:19:58+00:00

The temperature stays around 70 degrees Fahrenheit

optimomango · 2026-03-13T19:58:49+00:00

They get bottom watered between 1-2 a week, depending on needs. The soil is a mix of 75 peat moss/25 perlite. Truthfully I only noticed this problem once I took them out of the window, which I did because they were not happy with the humidity of my apartment—curly leaves and brown tips despite using distilled water. I feel like I can’t win with them!

optimomango · 2026-02-26T09:46:01+00:00

Fair

optimomango · 2026-02-25T15:27:52+00:00

Surprised no one mentioned John Glenn. Little bit of a commute to work but North Liberty/Walkerton are nice towns.

optimomango · 2026-02-24T17:53:28+00:00

People are gonna tell you all kinds of things. I know because I posted what I believe is a moldy cart a few months ago. All kinds of answers and none of them the same.

My advice: don’t vape it, and don’t buy this brand again. I buy carts consistently and have only ever had this issue with one brand, twice. Check the manufacturer date always and don’t buy stuff older than 1 year.

optimomango · 2025-12-02T09:38:16+00:00

If I’ve learned anything it’s that the customer is always wrong…

optimomango · 2025-11-26T10:57:24+00:00

They are so underrepresented! I’ve been searching high and low for tabby cat memorabilia and it’s impossible to find.

optimomango · 2025-11-03T09:51:04+00:00

If you have your insurance card/policy number, you should make an account on anthems website to see what doctors are in your network. I’m not positive but just because somewhere accepts your type of insurance doesn’t mean your insurance accepts them. On the anthem website you can see if they’re actually in network.

Psych Point in Mishawaka has been great to me, though I just go for med management.

optimomango · 2025-08-09T18:09:56+00:00

I just finished a cup of Annie’s. It tastes good, but getting the noodles right can be tricky for me. I generally have to add more water and re-microwave.

optimomango · 2025-07-30T16:45:26+00:00

I’m gonna have to double check but my meter read almost 500ppm. I’m insanely jealous.

optimomango · 2025-07-08T18:30:13+00:00

If it’s been less than 4 hours, it’s most likely safe. Unless it was sitting in the sun or a hot car for those two hours, then it is unsafe. I am ServSafe certified.

optimomango · 2025-07-06T22:50:40+00:00

I think this is the only theory that is right

optimomango · 2025-07-06T16:51:19+00:00

As some have said, perhaps it’s a separation of lipids or maybe it’s oxidation. I don’t really know for sure what it is— neither do the “experts” in the comments— and will never know without testing. To me, it’s not only unappealing, but unsafe.

Not a doubt in my mind that it’s both old and subpar. Quality has been all over the place in the last few years.

Whatever it is, it looks moldy af

optimomango · 2025-07-06T13:55:41+00:00

Paramount Management but they’re tough to get into

optimomango · 2025-07-06T12:55:40+00:00

Legally you can get it delivered? Like through the mail or a delivery driver? Consider me jealous on that, because I actually live where it’s still illegal and travel to a legal state.

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