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Food Safety Tips

How Long Will Leftovers Keep?

You will probably have leftovers after holiday meals….after all, that’s a big part of the meal for many people!  It’s important to handle leftovers properly and use them up in a timely manner.

 

Start by dividing leftovers into smaller containers and refrigerate or freeze within two hours of when you start eating.  Be sure to remove any stuffing from inside the turkey and carve any remaining turkey meat from the bones.  (Invest in an appliance thermometer so you know your refrigerator is 40° or a little colder and the freezer is 0° or colder.) 

 

Reheat cooked leftovers to 165° as checked with a food thermometer.  Gravy, soup or sauces should be reheated to a boil and other foods should be steaming hot.  If reheating in the microwave, cover food, stir and rotate during heating.  Check that there are no “cold spots” in the dish of food.

 

Use cooked meat, casseroles, stuffing and gravy within 3 to 4 days if kept in the refrigerator.  If you won’t finish up leftovers by then, wrap or store in airtight packaging and store in the freezer about 2 to 3 months for best quality.  (Stuffing should be used within one month.) 

 


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