Why do soups and teas go bad and unsafe to drink if left out in room temperature for a few hours but it’s perfectly safe to drink a glass of water left out overnight?

Question

Wouldn’t bacteria also grow in the water left out and release toxins?

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Answer 1

It completely depends on how many bacteria are present when you start.

Tea/soup have a lot more than clean water and will therefore become unsafe much quicker.

Also: A fridge doesn’t kill bacteria. It only slows down their reproduction.
Bacteria will still grow (very slowly) in a fridge and eventualy spoil the food after days/weeks.