Spotting Spoiled Food
Even if food hasn’t passed the recommended storage period, check before eating:
• Odd smell, such as sour or rancid odors
• Slimy, sticky, or mushy texture
• Mold or unusual discoloration
• Off taste — if it tastes wrong, don’t eat it
Freezing as an Option
If you won’t eat leftovers within a few days, freezing is safe and can preserve most cooked foods for 2 to 3 months. Use freezer-safe containers or bags and note the storage date.
In short, keeping cooked food in the refrigerator for no more than 3 to 4 days, storing it at the right temperature, and watching for spoilage signs helps protect your health. When in doubt, it’s better to throw it out.
Spotting Spoiled Food
Even if food hasn’t passed the recommended storage period, check before eating:
• Odd smell, such as sour or rancid odors
• Slimy, sticky, or mushy texture
• Mold or unusual discoloration
• Off taste — if it tastes wrong, don’t eat it
Freezing as an Option
If you won’t eat leftovers within a few days, freezing is safe and can preserve most cooked foods for 2 to 3 months. Use freezer-safe containers or bags and note the storage date.
In short, keeping cooked food in the refrigerator for no more than 3 to 4 days, storing it at the right temperature, and watching for spoilage signs helps protect your health. When in doubt, it’s better to throw it out.
