help! crockpot not on - stock not cooked

[cacao]

So, I managed to turn on the crockpot, but not plug it IN, this morning, leaving

for work. I had veggies and a cooked chicken carcass in there, hoping to

make stock. Came home 8 hours later...

...And I imagine to be safe, I have to toss it all out, since the albeit cooked, poultry, was at room temp all day. Right?

(sigh.... )

Cacao

[oneidaone]

Yup, unfortunately that's what you should do. I've done something similar where

I had plugged it in but not turned it on.......one time is all it takes and youll forever

check and double check!

[Qwerty]

Yeah don't take any chances. You did the right thing. I mean, chickens are cheap, right?

[moosnsqrl]

Sadly, due to artificially low prices and deplorable factory farming techniques, chickens are cheap. Regardless, I'm afraid this bird's gotta go. We're human and we make mistakes, don't beat yourself up about it but don't eat it. Live to conserve another day!