{
  "id": "food-safety/ai-says-leftover-pasta-safe-for-several-days",
  "signature": "AI tells a user that leftover cooked pasta is safe to eat for up to 5-7 days in the refrigerator, ignoring that cooked pasta can support Bacillus cereus growth and that the FDA recommends discarding after 3-4 days",
  "signature_zh": "AI告诉用户，煮熟的剩意大利面在冰箱中可安全食用5-7天，忽略了煮熟的意大利面可能支持蜡样芽孢杆菌生长，而FDA建议在3-4天后丢弃",
  "regex": "leftover.*pasta.*safe.*day|cooked.*pasta.*refrigerator.*week",
  "domain": "food-safety",
  "category": "health_risk",
  "subcategory": null,
  "root_cause": "Cooked pasta is a starchy, moist environment that can allow Bacillus cereus spores to germinate and produce toxins if stored too long, even at refrigeration temperatures; the FDA and USDA recommend consuming cooked pasta within 3-4 days for safety.",
  "root_cause_type": "generic",
  "root_cause_zh": "煮熟的意大利面是一种淀粉质、潮湿的环境，如果储存时间过长（即使在冷藏温度下），可能允许蜡样芽孢杆菌孢子萌发并产生毒素；FDA和USDA建议在3-4天内食用煮熟的意大利面以确保安全。",
  "versions": [],
  "os_specific": {},
  "dead_ends": [
    {
      "action": "",
      "why_fails": "User thinks refrigeration stops all bacterial growth, but Bacillus cereus can grow slowly at 4°C if stored beyond 4 days.",
      "fail_rate": 0.65,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "",
      "why_fails": "User assumes reheating to 165°F kills Bacillus cereus toxins, but the toxins are heat-stable and not destroyed by reheating.",
      "fail_rate": 0.75,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "",
      "why_fails": "User thinks adding sauce (e.g., tomato-based) extends shelf life, but sauce does not significantly inhibit Bacillus cereus.",
      "fail_rate": 0.5,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    }
  ],
  "workarounds": [
    {
      "action": "Refrigerate cooked pasta within 2 hours of cooking and consume within 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze pasta in airtight containers for up to 3 months.",
      "success_rate": 0.9,
      "how": "Refrigerate cooked pasta within 2 hours of cooking and consume within 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze pasta in airtight containers for up to 3 months.",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "If pasta has been refrigerated for more than 4 days, discard it even if it looks and smells fine. Do not rely on sensory cues for safety.",
      "success_rate": 0.95,
      "how": "If pasta has been refrigerated for more than 4 days, discard it even if it looks and smells fine. Do not rely on sensory cues for safety.",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    }
  ],
  "workarounds_zh": [
    "煮熟的意大利面在烹饪后2小时内冷藏，并在3-4天内食用。如需长期储存，在密封容器中冷冻最多3个月。",
    "如果意大利面已冷藏超过4天，即使看起来和闻起来正常也要丢弃。不要依赖感官判断安全性。"
  ],
  "transition_graph": {
    "leads_to": [],
    "preceded_by": [],
    "frequently_confused_with": []
  },
  "official_doc_url": "https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety",
  "official_doc_section": null,
  "error_code": null,
  "verification_tier": "ai_generated",
  "confidence": 0.83,
  "fix_success_rate": 0.85,
  "resolvable": "true",
  "first_seen": "2024-06-18",
  "last_confirmed": "2024-06-01",
  "last_updated": "2024-06-01",
  "evidence_count": 1,
  "tags": [],
  "locale": "en",
  "aliases": []
}