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How Long Does Food Last in the Fridge? A Storage Chart
Most cooked leftovers keep for three to four days in the fridge. Raw minced meat and poultry keep only one or two. Here is the full chart, and the rules that keep food safe.
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Most cooked leftovers keep for three to four days in the fridge. Raw minced meat and poultry keep only one or two. Here is the full chart, and the rules that keep food safe.
Chicken is safe at 74°C (165°F), minced meat at 71°C (160°F), and whole cuts of beef, pork and lamb at 63°C (145°F) with a three-minute rest. A thermometer is the only reliable test.