When should you stop eating Thanksgiving leftovers? Here's what to know.
If you stored the Thanksgiving meal in the fridge, Monday is the final day that most leftovers are safe to eat by.
How long do Thanksgiving leftovers last? Here’s what you need to know
Refrigerators nationwide are likely filled with Thanksgiving leftovers, but according to FoodSafety.gov, today is the last day many leftovers will be safe to eat. The federal government’s online food safety resource says that Thanksgiving leftovers can only survive in the fridge for up to three to four days.
Thanksgiving leftovers: How long to I have to gobble up the rest of my food?
You can keep most leftovers for up to four days in your fridge. Take a look at a more detailed guideline of what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers.
Thanksgiving leftovers: What to keep, when to toss and how to stay healthy
Thanksgiving leftovers don't last forever. Learn how long food can stay out after the meal and how to reheat everything safely. Photo credit: Depositph
Exactly how long you can keep all of your Thanksgiving leftovers before they go bad
Leftovers are one of the best parts of Thanksgiving, but once the meal is over, they need to be safely stored,” food safety expert Lester Schonberger said.
How Long Can Thanksgiving Leftovers Last in the Fridge?
Your Thanksgiving dinner should not sit out for longer than two hours. Make sure to refrigerate leftovers at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or colder within this time period to prevent food poisoning, FoodSafety.gov advises. The website also suggests slicing up the turkey into small quantities before putting them in the fridge, so it cools faster.
How long Thanksgiving food leftovers last, plus more food safety tips
How long turkey lasts after Thanksgiving The star protein will last four days in the fridge. In the freezer, it can last four months for best quality -- after that span it will dry out and lose flavor.
It Might Be Time to Toss Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
We love our leftovers, too. But this food safety expert tells us how long each Thanksgiving dish can last in the refrigerator before it spoils.
The gobble guide to Thanksgiving leftovers
The Thanksgiving holiday might be over but there is a good chance you still have some leftovers taking up space in your refrigerator. Thankfully there are some simple meals you can make to help get rid of some of those turkey day foods.
Save Cash and Use Those Thanksgiving Leftovers!
Thanksgiving leftovers are one of the best parts of the holiday, offering plenty of opportunities to create new meals without much effort. But NOW is the time to use them or stash them in the freezer.
Thanksgiving Leftovers
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