Can you eat a hot pocket that's thawed for 24 hours?

Answer 1

YES! I looked all over the place for the answer to this question myself, and nobody had a real answer, they all just said it was gross. And when in doubt, throw it out. Bogus.

Well after not finding an answer I decided I should just test it myself.

I had taken a hotpocket(steak and cheddar, original crust) out of the freezer and put it in my purse around 9am. It was consistently 68 to 70 degrees in my house until around 9pm, after that it was about 66. I found it the next morning around 10am. It's was completely thawed, but still cool to the touch. I opened the package and heated it up for 2 minutes 15 seconds(my little effort to kill the germs lol). Then I ate my snack and waited. Over three weeks have gone by and nothing happened to me. I didn't get sick or even have a stomach ache.

I conclude that you can eat a hotpocket after 24 hours, when left at a room temperature below 70 degrees.

If you get different results let me know, I could have just been lucky.

Answer 2

It is not recommended to eat a hot pocket that has been thawed for 24 hours at room temperature. Bacteria can grow rapidly on perishable foods like meat and cheese when left at room temperature for an extended period of time. It is important to follow food safety guidelines and discard any perishable food that has been left out for more than 2 hours. To ensure food safety, it is best to thaw and cook hot pockets according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Answer 3

Oh, dude, can you eat a hot pocket that's been thawed for 24 hours? Well, technically, you can eat it, but it's probably not going to taste great. Like, it might be all soggy and gross, but hey, if you're feeling adventurous, go for it. Just don't blame me if it tastes like regret.