I accidentally left fresh squeezed lemon juice out of the fridge for 8 hours. Do I have to throw it out?

Anonymous2008-03-06T20:01:54Z

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No, unless it was VERY, VERY hot on your house (say, 110 degrees F). I have done that before and it was just fine. The acidity in the lemon will keep it from spoiling or making you sick, but I wouldn't leave lemon juice out for over a day.

Anonymous2008-03-07T03:59:30Z

I wouldn't think so. Lemons do not have to be refrigerated so I wouldn't see why the lemon juice would have to be refrigerated.

swanjarvi2008-03-07T04:03:48Z

No harm! But, if you are not sure, not very confident about using it as food item, still do not throw it away: it can remove stains from cloth!

Mike O2008-03-07T04:02:51Z

Definitely not.

Anonymous2008-03-07T03:59:40Z

no still good