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Old Dec 20, 2021 | 8:57 pm
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Originally Posted by corky
It is a bit of a myth that mayo causes food poisoning. There is enough acid in it (usually lemon juice) and acid slows down the growth of bacteria. Of course, I wouldn't let a sandwich sit in the sun all day but often other ingredients in the dish are the culprits.
Pretty sure I clearly mentioned the combination of mayo and other ingredients, and there is not enough acid in mayo to completely retard the growth of bacteria in improperly stored food which was what I was commenting on.
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