Topic · Food Handler Certificate
Leftovers Cold Storage Chart
These short, but safe, time limits will help keep refrigerated food from spoiling or becoming dangerous to eat. Because freezing keeps food safe indefinitely, recommended, storage times are for quality only.
| Leftovers | Keep Up To |
| Cooked fresh vegetables | 3 days |
| Cooked pasta | 3 days |
| Cooked rice | 3 days |
| Deli counter meats | 1 day |
| Meat: Ham, cooked and sliced Hot dogs opened Lunch meats, pre-packaged, opened Cooked beef, pork, poultry, fish and meat casseroles Cooked patties and nuggets, gravy and broth | 3-4 days 1 week 3-5 days 3-4 days 1-2 days |
| Seafood, cooked | 2 days |
| Soups and Stews | 3 days |
| Stuffing | 1 day |