Will soft drinks go bad after a day without refridgeration?
28.October, 2008
soft drinks like Sobe, regular Welch's fruit drinks, Lipton's green tea…
If you don't refridgerate it after 24 hrs, does bacteria start growing in it? is it still drinkable?
bacteria starts growing in EVERYTHING once it's opened. the refrigeration just slows it down. considering that things like coke are really really acidic, it's a poor environment for bacteria to grow, especially dangerous types. it's probably ok after 24 hours, but i wouldn't go much longer than that. there's a ton of preservatives in those beverages anyway.
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23.March, 2008 um 8:39 pm
no they dont go bad within one day
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23.March, 2008 um 8:39 pm
They will loose their fizzle but they are still good to drink!
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23.March, 2008 um 8:39 pm
no but they'll get warm
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23.March, 2008 um 8:39 pm
bacteria starts growing on everything once its opend….
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23.March, 2008 um 8:39 pm
i dont think so. i dont think soda goes bad
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23.March, 2008 um 8:39 pm
No, it's fine. But it probably won't taste very good.
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23.March, 2008 um 8:39 pm
Not if you don't open it. If you do open it, 24 hours won't do much to it, but 2 or 3 days is pushing it. But as long as it's not opened you're fine until the expiration date.
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23.March, 2008 um 8:40 pm
well it depends on the expiry date. also with out cool after 24 hours the taste will not same like cold soft drink.
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23.March, 2008 um 8:40 pm
with all the preservatives in them, hell no
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23.March, 2008 um 8:40 pm
no they don't.
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23.March, 2008 um 8:40 pm
It's totally drinkable, how do you think they ship it? I see those all the time sitting out in warm packages.
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23.March, 2008 um 8:40 pm
if its not opened then its ok….but I wouldn't drink an open container if it wasn't put in the fridge….
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23.March, 2008 um 8:40 pm
bacteria starts growing in EVERYTHING once it's opened. the refrigeration just slows it down. considering that things like coke are really really acidic, it's a poor environment for bacteria to grow, especially dangerous types. it's probably ok after 24 hours, but i wouldn't go much longer than that. there's a ton of preservatives in those beverages anyway.
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23.March, 2008 um 8:40 pm
No they are generally stored and sold in bulk unrefrigerated.
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23.March, 2008 um 8:40 pm
If the can is not open no worries.
Yea it is still drinkable if left open, however the carbonation is gone.. and it's a not tasty
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23.March, 2008 um 8:40 pm
I'm dying to find out. Try it and let me know.
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23.March, 2008 um 8:40 pm
No they won't. They'll be fine for at least a day, maybe more depending on the preservatives. "Soft drinks" in the strict sense of carbonated drinks will go flat and lose their carbonation, but again, they will not be harmful to drink.
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23.March, 2008 um 8:41 pm
no ,
if you leave the lids off it would ,
but if you keep it sealed it should still stay fine
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23.March, 2008 um 8:41 pm
uncovered - yes, bacteria will start growing in it. don't risk drinking it, you dont know what kind of bacteria could be in there.
covered - if you opened it beforehand, then yes as well, the bacteria that got in it when you originally opened it will continue to grow. if you took it out without removing the cap and letting it sit for a day, then it'll be fine
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23.March, 2008 um 8:41 pm
noo they dont. just put it in the fridge and it will taste good =)
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23.March, 2008 um 8:41 pm
No, 24 hours is fine.
For coke, pepsi etc etc, even alot longer.
Bottled teas is what will grow bacteria fast, but not in 24 hours.
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23.March, 2008 um 8:41 pm
yes… and yes…
as soon as you open it, bacteria gets in your drink… you can drink it after 24 hours as long as the lid is air tight so no more bacteria can get in.. but refrigeration is definately the key
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23.March, 2008 um 8:41 pm
Eh no they're just warm. You could drink them but I would refridgerate them again. It would take a lot longer for bacteria to grow. And with tea as long as you've boiled the water or boil it again it should be fine.
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23.March, 2008 um 8:42 pm
I don't think so they would probably just get hot!!!!!!!!!!!
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23.March, 2008 um 8:43 pm
yeah, bacteria loves sugar and grows best from 42 degress to 135 degrees. If you leave it overnight I doubt you'll get sick or anything but there will be some growth…the rule of thumb for time is anything more than 4 hours before you get it back to 40 or less than throw it out, if you want to be totally safe. But if its soda like Coke, Pepsi, Mt. Dew ect…it should be fine for a longer period because of the acid content which keeps most bacteria away for longer, but its not impenitrable….two days max on acidic sodas. Hope that helps!
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http://www.nsf.org/consumer/food_safety/fsmonth_tempabuse.asp?program=FoodSaf
23.March, 2008 um 8:46 pm
no……………………… but they will lose their fizz and they will become warm
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ive tryed it before
23.March, 2008 um 8:55 pm
they are still drinkable for a while….they can be served warm its just recomended to drink cold
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23.March, 2008 um 9:02 pm
it wont get bad as long as you keep it in a refrigerator it might lose some gas but it will be drinkable !!
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23.March, 2008 um 9:15 pm
tes it will be good, if in plastic
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24.March, 2008 um 6:17 am
it'll get flat, no more bubbles. it helps if u have a bad stomach, flat soda makes u feel much better. especially coke.
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24.March, 2008 um 6:25 am
It is still drinkable. Don't worry! Just don't leave milk out or water with out a cap on. I do this acting club, and we have snack breaks, and we drink welch's fruit drinks every time, and we keep it in the room untill we are done with it! It taste great! You are an awesome girl! Don't feel bad to ask!
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