They Look Okay, but They Can Be Dangerous - How Long Do Foods Last in the Refrigerator?
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Foods such as beans, sarmet, goulash and soups cannot be stored in the refrigerator indefinitely, even if they look and smell normal. According to the recommendations of food safety agencies, leftover food should usually be consumed within two to four days, as the risk of bacterial poisoning increases over time. Foods containing rice require special care. Illustrative photo Pilaf, risotto and other rice dishes are recommended to be consumed with…
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority explains that uncooked rice can contain bacterial spores that survive cooking, so leftover rice dishes should be eaten within two days. The Australian agency gives the same deadline for cooked rice and pasta. This means that it would be good to eat sarma, stuffed peppers, pilaf or risotto sooner than beans or soup.
Cooking several days in advance saves time and money, but leftovers from lunch in the fridge aren't safe forever.
Cooking several days in advance saves time and money, but leftovers from lunch in the fridge aren't safe forever.
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