Fried Rice - How long until it goes bad?

[347Mike]

So my manager has been on vacation for the past few days but before leaving, she left her to-go box of rice in the fridge here at work. It has been in there since Wednesday. Is it alright to eat it if its been in there for 5 days? It has some shrimp in it also which may not be good but the rice is what I am worried about...

Please advise.

[Geor!]

I would not eat. Maybe if it was just the rice, but with the shrimps in it, it's a no-go.

[yellowstang]

Just put the box on the table with a sign that says "Free Food", see who calls in sick tomorrow

[Rick Modena]

As long as its been in the fridge, it should be OK.

[Chili]

I usually won't eat leftovers once it has exceeded the 4 day mark. But that rule is purely non-scientific.

[BP]

At worst it'll kill you, at best you'll get a little sick. I say go for it, it's not often you get a free lunch.

[94form2000z]

When in doubt throw that shit out.

I don't play with food. If I am worried about it, I am damn sure not gonna eat it.

[Mike]

Ask Bcoop

[Trick Pony]

Most cooked food isn't going to go bad in the fridge for at least a week. The shrimp may not taste all that fresh but it's not going to kill you. If the to-go box isn't airtight then the rice is going to be dry as shit though.

[inline 6]

Have you ever had food poison? You will never chance that shit again.... Rice is the worst thing you can eat after is has been cooked and sat in the fridge for a couple days.

"Bacillus cereus: Causes mild illness with rapid onset of vomiting, with or without diarrhea and abdominal cramping. It is associated with rice (mainly fried rice) and other starchy foods such as pasta or potatoes."

[347Mike]

Have you ever had food poison? You will never chance that shit again.... Rice is the worst thing you can eat after is has been cooked and sat in the fridge for a couple days.

"Bacillus cereus: Causes mild illness with rapid onset of vomiting, with or without diarrhea and abdominal cramping. It is associated with rice (mainly fried rice) and other starchy foods such as pasta or potatoes."

I eat everything and have food poison once or twice. I am known for eating cold pizza that is 4-5 days old.

[SSMAN]

If it is crawling, it aint rice any more.

[unkoricky]

I'd say about 3 days before the Rice starts getting hard and sharp.

[Vertnut]

I barely eat Chinese when it's hot on the plate...

[Silverback]

if nothing is growing on it, or it doesn't smell bad, then it's probably good.

Trust your eyes, nose, and tastebuds.

If it's bad, you'll know