Spilled my starter on the counter and now I'm terrified I ruined it

I had a conversation with a bakery owner last weekend who told me he lost 4 years of sourdough starter when his power went out and it froze solid. I dropped my jar this morning and most of my starter spilled onto the counter. I scooped what I could back in but now I'm worried about contamination. Has anyone salvaged a starter after a counter spill?

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uma_ellis8d ago

Spilled half my starter last week and now it just tastes like regret and floor crumbs.

grant.felix8d ago

Floor starter is the worst flavor.

the_grace7d ago

Honestly I used to think a little counter spice was no big deal, but reading how yours turned out kinda changed my mind. You might get away with it if you feed it a few times and it smells normal, but I'd keep a close eye on it for a few days before using it again.