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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.
Although bacteria is usually killed during the cooking process, it is quickly reintroduced from the environment after cooking. Leftovers should be placed in the refrigerator (below 40 degrees Fahrenheit) as soon as possible after cooking.Once refrigerated, leftovers should be kept for only 3 to 4 days.If promptly frozen, leftovers can be stored for 3 to 4 months. Fresh, uncooked meat usually contains a fair amount of bacteria and should only be stored for a short time in the refrigerator before cooking.lthough bacteria is usually killed during the cooking process, it is quickly reintroduced from the environment after cooking. Leftovers should be placed in the refrigerator (below 40 degrees Fahrenheit) as soon as possible after cooking.