Parenting influencer Meredith Masony ignited a viral debate after discovering her daughter’s hidden stash of fast-food ranch dressing baking in her Flagler County car. While Masony warned of health risks, But Rutgers food expert Dr. Donald Schaffner says hold the panic. Commercial packets are completely shelf-stable. In fact, intense Florida car heat actually kills off microorganisms—making "Florida car ranch" safer than "Maine car ranch."
The only downside? The heat completely kills the flavor, so expect that glove-box dressing to taste a little flat.