Sausage

[JennyUptown]

How quickly does sausage go bad when refrigerated (not frozen)?

I bought some Italian sausage at the grocery store on Friday. I used half of it that night and put the rest in tupperware. The refrigerator is on one of the coldest settings because it has been hot here in DC.

Question: barring any bad smells, is it OK to use?

[bleachboy]

I think the USDA says 24 hours or something, but I've definitely used fresh sausage that was three days old (and probably a little more) without ill effects.

I would bet that if it smells OK, and assuming you'll cook it thoroughly, then it's fine.

[mnebergall]

Jenny;

I recommend that you freeze the remainer or else you risk it going bad.

[JennyUptown]

Well, wish me luck. I cooked up the remainder and it tasted good.

[Suzanne F]

Don't worry. If it had enough garlic in it, you'll make it through tonight.

[JennyUptown]

I'm still alive (so far).

Felt fine enough to make an ice cream sundae for dessert.