To be twitchy about this hygiene?

[cinnamongirl1976]

We are at MIL's house for Easter. She's lovely, but has odd food hygiene. Yesterday, she went to the fishmonger to get fish for tea. First thing. The fish did not go into the fridge - it sat on the side until it was cooked just before 7pm. There was some smoked haddock that went into a pan of water, intended for 3yo DD. That also sat on the side all day. I managed to make up an excuse for her not to have it, but it is still out there now (did not go into the fridge). MIL says DD can have it tonight. AIBU to just cook her some pasta instead? There is no way in the world I would want her to eat fish that will have been unrefrigerated for about 36 hours by teatime. Mentioned this to DH and his reaction was "it'll be cooked, what's the problem?". Am I missing something here? I was quite shocked.

I think it's got something to do with being born during the war

it was cooked at 2pm and has been sitting in the warm water ever since

I used to houseshare with a caterer. Her take on this was it had to be either piping hot, or cold, but that in between warmth was the nicest for bacteria and the worst for your stomach. Don't feel guilty - you have to put your daughter first.

After all that sitting in the water, I'd be inclined to sling the actual fish & make soup with the "stock"