OK, Jeff, I LOOKED at a jar of Hellman's "REAL" Mayonaise that is in my
fridge which bears a "Best if used by" date of Oct 11 05. The label
plainly, clearly and specifically states: "REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING".

The list of ingredients includes WHOLE EGGS and EGG YOLKS. Ain't NO WAY
I would use the stuff if it had been stored at room temp for any length
of time (say, more than a couple of hours max) 'cause I've had food
poisoning before and it's not a lot of fun.

Perhaps you are referring to Hellman's UNREAL (imitation) mayonaise? Or
something?

Ed Greeley

Jeff Wisnia wrote:
You are entitled to your opinion Michael, and I'm sorry if you feel I'm
being a PIA about this but I try my best to be correct when I make
statements like that which I know some folks will feel must be wrong...

Take a look at the label on a jar of Hellman's mayo...

See any words like "Refrigerate after opening" anywhere on it?

Don't take my word for it, take Hellman's:
http://www.unilever800.com/hellmanns_faq/answer.asp?host=www.hellmanns.com&ID=3&Counter=1&W hen=6/3/2005


Note the word "indefinite" on that page...I don't think their lawyers
would let them say that if it wasn't true, 'eh?

It's the potatos, eggs and meats in those salads which "go bad", NOT the
mayo.

Jeff