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Was it refrigerated before it sat out? If so, and it got cooled and un-cooled, I'd toss it. If it was fresh and sat out, and then got refrigerated, I'd likely still use it as long as it smelled okay. (But use it soon!)

If it's freshly expressed and your LO hasn't drank from it, I'd keep it (but I wouldn't freeze it - I'd try to use it as soon as possible). If your LO has already drank from it or it was previously cold, throw it.

@mfa_lady: @Adira: what do you guys think about frozen on the kitchen counter? I normally grab a bottle the morning of from the freezer and leave it on the counter until it's mostly defrosted, then stick it in the fridge so dh can use it in the evening when I work. Last night I thought ahead for once and meant to put it in the fridge but left it on the counter instead! So it was out for around 10 hours from frozen to room temp.

@junebugsmama: Honestly, I wouldn't thaw frozen milk on the counter in general. Just like you're not supposed to do that with frozen meat. I wouldn't think thawing like that would be safe.

@junebugsmama: I hear you--so sorry you have to toss it. Throwing breast milk out is one of the most depressing things!