How long can I keep a leftover?

1. Leftover food that you keep in the refrigerator can be eaten within 2 days. Is a meal left in the fridge for more than 2 days? Then throw it away. After 2 days, the chance that harmful bacteria will grow that can make you sick is greater. If you keep leftovers from a meal in the freezer, you can eat it up to 3 months later.

Let it cool down first

1. Let leftovers cool before putting them in the fridge or freezer. They cool down faster if you place the container or pan in a layer of cold water. Do not leave the leftovers outside of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours. Put them in a sealable container and put the date on it. Five tips for safe handling of meal leftovers