FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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1 day
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2 days
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3 days
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4 days
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Detailed explanation-1: -Leftovers can be kept for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. After that, the risk of food poisoning goes up. If you don’t think you’ll be able to eat leftovers within four days, freeze them right away.
Detailed explanation-2: -Freeze leftovers within 3-4 days. Do not refreeze any foods left outside the refrigerator longer than 2 hours; 1 hour in temperatures above 90 °F. If you purchase previously frozen meat, poultry or fish at a retail store, you can refreeze if it has been handled properly.
Detailed explanation-3: -According to the FDA Food Code, all perishable foods that are opened or prepared should be thrown out after 7 days, maximum. No leftovers should survive in your fridge for longer than that. Some foods should be even be thrown away before the 7 day mark.