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22. From the CDC:

Fri Sep 15, 2023, 12:28 PM

Sep 2023

Prevention

If food is to be stored longer than two hours, keep hot foods hot (over 140°F) and cold foods cold (40°F or under)
Store cooked food in a wide, shallow container and refrigerate as soon as possible.

https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-poisoning/bacteria-and-viruses#bacillus-cereus

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Student tragically dies after eating leftover pasta [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2023 OP

"Hard to believe, Harry" PCIntern Sep 2023 #1

one of my favorite expressions. NoRethugFriends Sep 2023 #8

:) Reminds me that my husband, who somehow managed Hortensis Sep 2023 #16

There was another... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #2

I find pasta usually tastes better the next day JI7 Sep 2023 #10

I had leftover pesto pasta yesterday Sky Jewels Sep 2023 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Sep 2023 #14

I never eat any meat at all. Sky Jewels Sep 2023 #18

Lasagna is the exception. haele Sep 2023 #15

Was the issue there that he left it in the pan? ok_cpu Sep 2023 #23

From what I recall... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #28

I've eaten leftover spaghetti and casserole for several days. No problem. LiberalFighter Sep 2023 #24

Same here... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #29

I think it can happen with rice too Ritabert Sep 2023 #3

What if they heat the rice before eating it ? JI7 Sep 2023 #7

If pasta is prologue, this will happen again. Beakybird Sep 2023 #4

Jokes are for non-serious matters BWdem4life Sep 2023 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Sep 2023 #6

+1 leftstreet Sep 2023 #9

I thought this one sounded familiar. BWdem4life Sep 2023 #13

I think that was the one... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #30

Someone who is anti-pasta. Sneederbunk Sep 2023 #17

Who leaves pasta with sauce out for a week? intheflow Sep 2023 #19

I know. That story made me want to hurl. The moral of the story ms liberty Sep 2023 #20

From the CDC: eppur_se_muova Sep 2023 #22

Left over and left out for 5 days. Jim__ Sep 2023 #25

This sounds like a ChubbyEmu video Sympthsical Sep 2023 #27