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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How Long Do Holiday Leftovers Really Last in the Fridge? See Our Definitive Guide
Keep the feast rolling with these food storage tips!Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-GarciaEatingWellKey PointsMost holiday leftovers last 2–4 days, so eat or freeze everything by Monday.Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and keep your fridge below 40°F for safety.Many dishes freeze well for up to 4 months—just label, date and reheat thoroughly.For many Americans, a few days of turkey sandwiches, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie after T…
How Long Can You Eat Thanksgiving Leftovers?
Source: yulka3ice / Getty Thanksgiving Day is about family, friends, and food. But the Thanksgiving weekend is about the leftovers, and one of the most talked-about questions every year is: How long can you eat Thanksgiving leftovers? As households dive into round two, three or four of Thanksgiving leftovers, knowing food safety tips and guidelines can prevent illness and extend your holiday feast. How To Properly Store Leftovers to Keep Them Sa…
How Long Thanksgiving Leftovers Really Last, According to a Toxicologist
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…
How Long Can You Eat Thanksgiving Leftovers?
Source: yulka3ice / Getty Thanksgiving Day is about family, friends, and food. But the Thanksgiving weekend is about the leftovers, and one of the most talked-about questions every year is: How long can you eat Thanksgiving leftovers? As households dive into round two, three or four of Thanksgiving leftovers, knowing food safety tips and guidelines can prevent illness and extend your holiday feast. How To Properly Store Leftovers to Keep Them Sa…
How Long Can You Eat Thanksgiving Leftovers?
Source: yulka3ice / Getty Thanksgiving Day is about family, friends, and food. But the Thanksgiving weekend is about the leftovers, and one of the most talked-about questions every year is: How long can you eat Thanksgiving leftovers? As households dive into round two, three or four of Thanksgiving leftovers, knowing food safety tips and guidelines can prevent illness and extend your holiday feast. How To Properly Store Leftovers to Keep Them Sa…
How Long Can You Eat Thanksgiving Leftovers?
Source: yulka3ice / Getty Thanksgiving Day is about family, friends, and food. But the Thanksgiving weekend is about the leftovers, and one of the most talked-about questions every year is: How long can you eat Thanksgiving leftovers? As households dive into round two, three or four of Thanksgiving leftovers, knowing food safety tips and guidelines can prevent illness and extend your holiday feast. How To Properly Store Leftovers to Keep Them Sa…
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