Now that the Easter eggs have all been gathered and family and friends return to the work week, it's time to decide how long to keep that half-eaten ham or other party foods that were too tasty to throw out.
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have all been gathered and family and friends return to the work week, it's time to decide how long to keep that half-eaten ham or other party foods that were too tasty to throw out. After all the fun of festive gatherings, no one wants to get sick from foodborne illness, so"Good Morning America" rounded up these important safety tips from the"Some foods will quickly become unsafe to eat if not refrigerated or frozen, such as meat, chicken and other poultry, seafood, dairy, cut fruit, some vegetables and cooked leftovers," the CDC says."Throw away any of these perishable foods that have been left out for 2 hours or more.
Any foods that sat out in temperatures of 90 degrees or hotter, such as at a picnic or outdoor setting, should be tossed out after just one hour.Leftovers that pass the two-hour rule can be divided into smaller portions, placed in reusable, shallow containers with minimal air space and refrigerated or frozen.
For leftovers going in the fridge, store at 40 degrees or below as soon as possible, within two hours of preparation.Leftovers should be reheated to at least 165 F before serving and eating, which includes any leftovers warmed up in the microwave.A red easter egg in a refrigerator.
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