"somebody" > wrote in message
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>I was going to use a pan earlier, to make a fried egg, but decided I
> wasn't really that hungry and left it. Left the pan sprayed with
> Kroger canola oil... How long does that keep at room temp?
>
> I guess best to do what mom used to always say about food. "When in
> doubt, throw it out"... Never really gave it much thought till the
> one time I ate at a Wendy's back when they had a salad bar. Dressing
> tasted a little funny but I was really hungry.
>
> Next day, I threw up till I couldn't throw up any more. And then
> threw up some more... My dad actually almost ran over me because I
> fainted while he was backing the car. Then they took my illness more
> serious... I remember the car tire coming at my head and thinking
> "oh, there's a car tire coming at my head" but not being in the least
> concerned... I actually lost a day out of my life when they took me
> to the Penn State ER. (I hate to think what I mumbled in my sleep
> during that time. Mom was not a swearer and I had a vague
> recollection when I came out of it of tossing and turning constantly,
> and swearing over and over.
>
> Sorry, if I got a bit OT. But it was cooking related. Or, at least
> food preparation related. And I do wonder about the cooking oil on
> the pan.

The only problem with that scenario is that oil left out like that will
collect dust. Best to just wash it off and start over when you need it.