You may be surprised to learn just how many calls we get from people who discover some old 
food in their pantry or freezer. Often times they are cleaning their kitchen, or they may be cleaning out an elderly relative’s pantry. Sometimes they want to eat it themselves or they may want to make a donation to the local food pantry but want to be sure it is still safe to eat. Other people are digging through their freezers and discover a turkey or other cuts of meat that have been in the freezer for a year or longer. We give lots of advice to callers on this topic. We are always happy to assist callers but sometimes you may need to know the answer at a time we are not at work. I discovered this free app from the Food Safety and Inspection Service. You can download it on your smart phone and have the answer to your question immediately. We love to help callers find answers but this app may also be helpful.
Homemade applesauce – I left it out on the kitchen counter overnight accidentally. Is it safe to eat?
No, we would not recommend that you use the apple sauce. Bacteria may have grown in the applesauce that could make someone in your family ill.