This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Health & Fitness

Leftover Savvy

How soon after cooking should you place leftovers in the fridge to make sure they're safe to eat later? These answers may surprise you.

Ever wonder how long to leave leftovers on the counter?  

Watch this short video by registered dietitian Elizabeth Weiss to learn about storing leftovers and other food safety tips.   

More information on Food Safety can be found on the USDA website.  Or visit Foodsafety.gov which is the gateway of food safety information by various government agencies.

Find out what's happening in Redlands-Loma Lindawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Help children learn about food safety by downloading this activity book .

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?