Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for three to four days or frozen for three to four months
Bananas, rice, applesauce and toast are easy on your stomach, but they don’t have enough vitamins and nutrients for more than a couple days
Extended outages lasting more than four hours can make food in your fridge unsafe to eat
Once perishable food hits the table, it’s typically good for about two hours
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The stomach flu, food poisoning and motion sickness can make you vomit and may result in dehydration
Keep cooked rice and pasta in your fridge — not on your counter — to help prevent this sneaky food poisoning
Color, texture, smell and expiration date all hold important clues
Warning: A popular TikTok hack to extend the life of avocados could lead to food poisoning
No! Be sure to put your leftovers in the fridge
Check reviews, check labels and double check packaging
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