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Health Tip: Pack Your Holiday Leftovers Carefully
(HealthDay News) -- When packing up your holiday leftovers, make sure they're properly stored to prevent foodborne illness.
The American Dietetic Association offers these suggestions for safe storage of your holiday leftovers: • Make sure all storage containers are airtight and shallow. • Place all leftovers in the refrigerator within two hours of cooking. • Pull turkey off the bone and package it separately from stuffing and gravy. • Eat refrigerated turkey, casseroles or cooked vegetables within three or four days; eat stuffing or gravy within one or two days. • Eat pies made with cream or fruit within two or three days; cheesecake within seven days. • Make sure leftovers are reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. • If in doubt, throw it out.
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