Leftovers needn't be a waste. In fact, there's nothing like a piece of leftover pizza the following day, right? But take care when storing and eating leftovers – it could be a source of disease-causing bacteria.
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Refrigerate hot foods within two hours after cooking (if the food has been sitting out longer than that, throw it out); divide leftover foods into shallow containers for rapid cooling; slice foods such as pasta or meat dishes into serving-size portions, so the food will be thoroughly chilled; if you have time, keep labels and a pen in the kitchen and date leftovers; use cooked leftovers within three to five days.
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