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Image Credit: Getty Images. Cooked Food: Leftover, cooked foods should be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container and eaten within 4-5 days. Food, whether cooked or not, should not be left at room temperature for more than 4 hours otherwise the risk of food poisoning increases.
Leftovers stay safe only if you follow safety guidelines. Ensure that your fridge is between 32 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit. If the leftovers have already been out of the fridge for longer than two hours, err on the side of safety and toss them out. Place hot leftovers, such as soups or chilis that have been simmering on the stove, into shallow containers so they will cool within the two-hour safety period.