Leftovers & Prepared
Cooked leftovers (general)
Fridge (4°C / 40°F)
3–4 days
Freezer (−18°C / 0°F)
2–3 months
Store it right
- Refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking (1 hour if it's above 32°C / 90°F).
- Use shallow containers so the middle cools quickly.
- Label with the date — memory is not a food safety system.
Signs it has gone off
- Mold of any color.
- Fizzing, bubbling, or a puffed lid.
- Sour, sharp, or 'off' smell on opening.
Never taste food to test it — a small bite is enough to make you ill.
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