Bacon snafu - keep or pitch?

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Hi all,

I need some help. While putting together 2 vacuum seal bags with pork belly and the curing solution to make bacon, I wasn’t paying attention and one of the bags tipped over spilling the liquid contents all over the floor. I quickly scooped up the majority of it from the floor and put it in the bag, then sealed it up. Even though I used Prague Powder, I’m worried about bacteria in the bag. Is this going to be safe to smoke and eat? Or should I just pitch it?

Thanks in advance!

David

[Bumby]

A third idea might be to wash off the belly and make a new cure.

[NapMaster]

Did you pick it up in less than 5 seconds? If so your good.

On a more serious note, I think Bumby has the best plan.

[JGo37]

yep - no question, just start over.

[Mosca]

It's food. Be safe.

[grantgallagher]

Im more interested in how you managed to scoop up the majority of the liquid from the floor?

but yeah, agree with wash the belly and make a new cure soln. This is assuming it hasnt already cured for 4 days.

[FireMan]

There is no 5 second rule, especially when it comes to liquid, especially. As was said, washing off & starting over would have been an ok move, but scooping up & putting ingredients in a bag is a recipe for potential disaster. There is no institutional setting that would now touch what you have done. Pitch it. Get something new & learn a lesson.