how long can you keep bacon out of fridge
1 Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 Â°F and 140 Â°F; bacon should be discarded if left for more than 2 hours at room temperature. 2  To further extend the shelf life of bacon, freeze; when freezing, place bacon in the freezer before the number of days shown for refrigerator storage has elapsed. How long does bacon last at room temperature? 2  Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 Â°F and 140 Â°F; bacon should be discarded if left for more than 2 hours at room temperature.