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Thanksgiving's over. When do the leftovers go in the fridge?
Within 2 hours, or 1 hour if it's over 90°F.
The Just Right card
Too littleToss anything that's sat out 30 minutes
Too muchAfter the football game
Just rightWithin 2 hours
Huh, didn't know that: Bacteria multiply fastest between 40°F and 140°F, the food safety danger zone.
Why did the turkey join the band? Because it had the drumsticks.
Sources
- USDA 2-hour rule (UF/IFAS Extension summary) https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/browardco/2023/10/02/food-safety-the-2-hour-rule/
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