It was completely empty, just the colored inside. Yes. 3 hours at most, I promise. No mold was present. I have not had greenish diarrhea neither(that is just freak coincidence, well maybe a little yellow...no I'm just kidding)). Early speculation is that is just what it does, and maybe a reaction with the styrofoam. It was a satisfying meal, and I have no complaints to the contrary, just a little weird.