Food Safety Tip of the Day
Because temperature and time cause bacteria to grow…it is so important that your refrigerator is cold (at 40 degrees F) and that you don’t keep leftovers too long.
Leftovers should be eaten, frozen or discarded within 3 to 4 days.
Cold Storage Guidelines for Some Holiday Foods
Product.................... Refrigerator (40 °F) ......... Freezer (0 °F)
Fresh Eggs, in shell..........3 to 5 week...........................Do not freeze
Soups & Stews.................3 to 4 days...........................2 to 3 months
(vegetable or meat added)
Fresh turkey, whole...........1 to 2 days..........................1 year
Fresh turkey, pieces..........1 to 2 days..........................9 months
Giblets.............................1 to 2 days...........................3 to 4 months
Cooked meat....................3 to 4 days...........................2 to 3 months
& meat casseroles
Vegetable Casseroles........3 to 4 days..........................2 to 3 months
Gravy & meat broth...........3 to 4 days..........................2 to 3 months
Cooked poultry................3 to 4 days...........................4 to 6 months
casseroles
Stuffing, cooked..............3 to 4 days...........................1 month
Source: Holiday Food Safety
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