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Food storage & shelf life

How long food keeps, how to store it properly, and how to tell when it's no longer safe to eat.

Storage How Long Do Leftovers Last in the Fridge? Up to 2 days for most cooked leftovers; cooked rice and seafood within 1 day. → Storage How Long Does Cooked Chicken Last in the Fridge? Use cooked chicken within 2 days. If you won't eat it in time, freeze it instead (within that window). → Storage How Long Does Cooked Mince Last in the Fridge? Up to 2 days in the fridge; freeze it if you want to keep it longer. → Storage How Long Does Cooked Pasta Last in the Fridge? Up to 3 days plain; about 2 days mixed with a meat or fish sauce. → Storage How Long Does Cooked Rice Last in the Fridge? Eat refrigerated cooked rice within 1 day. To keep it longer, freeze it (for up to a month) rather than leaving it in the fridge. →
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