What happens to salsa after it sits out at room temperature for several hours?

Question

Recently, I put salsa back in the fridge after an indoor party. Next day I cooked the salsa in a chicken dish, and I think it might have made someone ill. I understand about bacteria - especially affecting meat - but salsa too? It's just tomatoes and peppers. Can anyone explain? (I always put hummus and cheese back in the fridge, and never had a problem before.)

Answer 1

I am sure it wasnt the salsa... it would have made every1 sick if that was the case

Answer 2

No problem...it wasn't the salsa!

Answer 3

Tomatoes and peppers are not foods that need to be refrigerated - so I can't see how it would harm anyone.  At work - there have been occasions where we've left salsa out overnight (covered - but just sitting on a table) - and people have eaten it the next day and been fine.  If you think it was the food that made them ill - I'd suspect the chicken before the salsa.