Perishable leftovers from a meal should not stay out of refrigeration longer than two hours. In hot weather (80¡F or above), this time is reduced to one hour. Here are general guidelines for storing leftovers:
Leftovers Keeps Up To
Cooked fresh vegetables 3-4 days
Cooked pasta 3-5 days
Cooked rice 1 week
Deli counter meats 5 days
Meat:
Ham, cooked and sliced 3-4 days
Hot dogs, opened1 week
Lunch meats, prepackaged, opened 3-5 days
Cooked beef, pork, poultry,fish and meat casseroles 3-4 days
Cooked patties and nuggets,gravy and broth 1-2 days
Seafood, cooked 2 days
Soups and stews 3-4 days
Stuffing 1-2 days
Who's At Risk?
Everyone is at risk for developing foodborne illness from some types of food like undercooked eggs.However, older adults, pregnant women, very young children and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk, and need to be extra careful with the food they eat. Immune systems may be suppressed by medical treatments or by chronic illnesses such as AIDS, cancer, diabetes or liver or kidney disease.Those suffering from alcoholism or decreased stomach acid due to surgery or regular use of antacids are also at increased risk. Below is a list of foods that high-risk individuals should not eat.
If you are in a "high-risk" category...
(Do not eat):
Raw or undercooked eggs:
Soft-cooked (runny) or poached eggs
Unpasteurized egg nog
Monte Cristo sandwich
French toast
Caesar salad dressing
Hollandaise sauce
Some puddings and custards
Chocolate mousse
Tiramisu
Cookie dough, cake batter
(Reheat):
Ready-to-eat foods:
Hot dogs
Luncheon meats (cold cuts)
Fermented and dry sausage
Other deli-style meat and poultry products
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