Originally Posted by
fantom1
If you're going to be condescending, at least do it right. That is not what a "red herring" argument is.

Obviously you and I have different opinions on the validity of "red herrings" and the term "to be condescending" and their use in pointless expressions of personal opinions on nothing particularly earth-shattering. ... yadda.
The expressed "concern" of bacterial growth is a nonsensical diversion. I challenge you to Google the number of deaths caused by eating cold-soaked oatmeal/raisins.....