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Guide to Leftovers
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Wondering if that deli meat you put in the refrigerator four days ago is still safe to eat? What about that leftover pasta from last week? Use the guide to leftovers below to help you decide if it’s still safe or if it should be tossed out.
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| Leftovers |
Keeps up to |
| Cooked fresh vegetables |
3-4 days |
| Cooked pasta |
3-5 days |
| Cooked rice |
1 week |
| Deli counter meats |
5 days |
| Ham (cooked and sliced) |
3-4 days |
| Hot dogs (opened) |
1 week |
| Lunch meats (prepackaged,opened) |
3-5 days |
| Cooked beef, pork, poultry, fish and meat casseroles |
3-4 days |
| Cooked patties, nuggets,gravy and broth |
1-2 days |
| Seafood (cooked) |
2 days |
| Stuffing |
1-2 days | |
Source: USDA
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