Leftovers
How long can you safely keep leftovers in the fridge?
What is 3-4 days
You're heating up leftovers and the middle is still cold. What should you do?
What is reheat it until steaming throughout - at least 165F
What does the "sell by" date mean?
What is the date stores should sell the item by - not a safety deadline.
How long should you wash your hands with soap and water?
What is 20 seconds
What temp should a fridge be kept at?
What is 40F or colder
You found takeout in the fridge from 5 days ago. Eat it or toss it?
What is toss it
You thawed meat in the fridge but didn't cook it = can it be refrozen?
What does "best by" mean?
What is about the quality - not necessarily safety.
Is it safe to wash raw chicken before cooking?
What is no - it can spread bacteria around your sink.
What temperature should the freezer be at?
What is 0F
What's the best way to cool big batches of leftovers?
What is divide into shallow containers before refrigerating
How long can chicken be stored in the freezer safely?
What is up to 9 months raw, 4 months cooked
Which date label means "don't eat after this?"
What is "use by" - a safety-based date for perishable items
This rule says to refrigerate perishables within this many hours.
What is 2 hours
What part of the fridge should raw meat be stored on?
What is the bottom shelf - to prevent drips.
You dropped food on the floor. Is the five-second rule real?
What is no - bacteria transfers immediately
What's the best way to thaw frozen meat?
What is in the fridge overnight or using the defrost setting in the microwave
What is the temperature danger zone?
What is 41F to 135F
This type of thermometer measures temperature through a metal probe with a sensor toward the end.
What is a Bimetallic Stemmed Thermometer?
How long can perishable food be left at room temp before it's unsafe?
What is 2 hours - 1 hour if over 90F