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How Long Thanksgiving Leftovers Really Last, According to a Toxicologist

Toxicologist Brad Reisfeld advises refrigerating leftovers within two hours and consuming most cooked foods within three to four days to prevent foodborne illness.

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No, your stuffing and cranberry sauce won't last for the same amount of time.Lajst / Getty ImagesKey PointsToxicologist Brad Reisfeld, PhD, DABT, ATS, shared his guidance for safely storing Thanksgiving dishes and other leftovers to prevent food poisoning on a recent episode of Colorado State University's podcast, The Audit.Reisfeld recommends storing your leftovers in airtight containers as soon as you can to prevent bacterial growth.He also sh…

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Food & Wine broke the news in on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
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