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2006/10/04, 03:09 PM
Have you ever looked at the containers of leftovers in your fridge and wondered “Is this still good?” We have your answer!
Leftovers should be eaten in 3 to 4 days. In the freezer, leftovers can last up to 3 weeks.
Wondering about other foods in your freezer, fridge, or pantry?
Lunch meat lasts 3 to 5 days after being opened. Unopened, you can keep it up to 2 weeks.
Vegetables varies by type, but generally should be eaten within 7 days.
Raw poultry and ground meat should be eaten or frozen in 1 or 2 days.
Gravy lasts only 1 or 2 days.
Baking soda, rice, and sugar remain fresh for up to a year.
Flour stays fresh for 1 to 3 months, but when kept in an air-tight container, will last for up to 6 months.
Oils stay fresh for 1 to 3 months after opening, but can be stored, sealed, for 6 months.
Ice cream lasts 2 to 4 months.
Frozen raw poultry or pork lasts up to 12 months.
Frozen raw beef, when ground, lasts 3 to 4 months. Whole steaks can be stored for up to a year.
Frozen fruits and veggies can be stored up to a year.
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2006/10/04, 04:24 PM
What about spaghetti sauce...my mom says you can keep leftover sauce,with meat,for up to a week,because of all the spices we put in it work as preservatives.So I do...always have...but my husband always gets umm...shall we say loose stools,when eating it as leftovers...I don't have a problem.So is a week to long???
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