Keep or toss? Left groceries in car :(

[barkley1]

Of course, the few bags I overlooked had refrigerated stuff :P. yesterday was a cooler day (60's) but the car was not in the garage so it was a little warm in there when i discovered them, but def not hot. I'm definitely tossing the hummus, the cilantro seems ok, just a little "sweaty" from the plastic bag it was in. I'm wondering about the shredded cheese....three bags. I haven't opened them yet, but if they smell and look fine, will they be ok? Seems processed enough to be ok, but I don't know...

[vonfirmath]

Veggies should be fine.

I'd keep the shredded cheese if it didn't melt and become impossible to use. I can't think of anything invisible that would be a problem there.

[Philly Mom]

Cheese does not actually need to be refridgerated. I have hiked for 10 days with a block of cheese in my backpack (I don't eat peanut butter) and while the cheese changed shapes often, it was always good to eat.

[Binkandabee]

How long were they left in the car? I'm leaning towards keeping the cheese...if it was bad, surely you would smell it?

[sunshine873]

I'd keep the cheese as long as it didn't melt. And the only reason I'd get rid of it if it melted would be because it would be difficult to use!

[bisous]

Cheese does not actually need to be refridgerated. I have hiked for 10 days with a block of cheese in my backpack (I don't eat peanut butter) and while the cheese changed shapes often, it was always good to eat.

Really? I guess it doesn't surprise me. Cheese is often kept for hours at room temperature in France and it is always just fine. I'd definitely be okay with keeping the cheese!