🍽️ Comment "SPOIL" and we'll DM you the telltale signs of spoiled food, plus the health risks of eating it. To help keep your meals fresh: 🥡 Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking. 🫙 Store them in airtight containers. 📅 Label them with the date so you know how long they've been in the fridge. When it comes to food safety, don't take chances. When in doubt, toss it out. 🗑️ #foodsafety #leftovers #healthyeating #kitchentips #foodsafe Before you read it, we reviewed it. Article Medically Reviewed By: Kim Rose-Francis RDN, CDCES, LD Article Review Date: 6/22/2026 Source: Wartenberg, L. (June 22, 2026). How Long Do Leftovers Keep? Healthline. healthline.com/nutrition/how-long-are-leftovers-good-for