How are bento boxes safe to eat when they’re kept at room temperature for several hours before eating?

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How are bento boxes safe to eat when they’re kept at room temperature for several hours before eating?

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Here in Japan, I also notice a lot of premade burgers and hotdogs just sitting in some paper on a shelf. Lots been sitting there for the entire 12 hour day before they mark it with a 10% off sticker and try to get rid of it before the end of day. Pretty gross.