What food goes bad in an hour or two?

* Unrefrigerated meat, poultry, and fish. These foods are highly perishable and can spoil quickly at room temperature.

* Cooked rice and pasta. If left out at room temperature, cooked rice and pasta can become contaminated with bacteria and spoil within a few hours.

* Dairy products. Milk, yogurt, and cheese can spoil quickly if left out at room temperature.

* Eggs. Unrefrigerated eggs can quickly become contaminated with bacteria and spoil within a few hours.

* Fresh fruits and vegetables. Some fresh fruits and vegetables, such as bananas and avocados, can ripen quickly and spoil within a few hours if left at room temperature.