Whether your goal is to make a meal last longer or to reduce your food waste, it is really helpful to know how to safely store different types of food in the pantry, refrigerator, or freezer. Following proper leftover safety guidelines can help you make the most of the food you buy while still avoiding any spoiled food or foodborne illnesses.
In order to help individuals understand the storage rules for many different types of food in a way that is convenient and easy to understand, the USDA created the FoodKeeper app to cover every available food and its storage life. You can use the FoodKeeper website or download the app for free at an Apple or Android app store.
Below is a comprehensive, summarized list of different leftover storage times for the refrigerator and freezer:
Written by: Tarya Pillay
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