How to store and thaw food safely

March 1 2019 - 8:30am
MAKE ROOM TO MOVE: Make sure your fridge isn’t too packed, as air needs to circulate to properly chill food and slow bacteria growth.
MAKE ROOM TO MOVE: Make sure your fridge isn’t too packed, as air needs to circulate to properly chill food and slow bacteria growth.

Reusing leftovers is a great way to cut costs, but you need to be careful about how you store them and when you eat them. The first rule is to refrigerate promptly, as illness-causing bacteria can start growing within a couple of hours (or sooner in high temperatures).

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