Keeping food in the fridge
To help stop bacteria from growing, remember:
When the label says 'keep refrigerated', make sure you do keep the food in the fridge. If the food isn't labelled with any storage instructions and it's a type of food that goes off quickly, you should put it in the fridge and eat it within two days.
Some jars and bottles need to be kept in the fridge once they’ve been opened. Always check the label and follow any storage instructions.
When you're preparing food, keep it out of the fridge for the shortest time possible, especially when the weather (or the room) is warm.
If you have made some food (such as a sandwich or a cold dish) and you're not going to eat it straight away, keep it in the fridge until you're ready to eat it.
If you're having a party or making a buffet, leave the food in the fridge until people are ready to eat. Generally, you shouldn't leave food out of the fridge for more than four hours.
Cool leftovers as quickly as possible (ideally within one to two hours) and then store them in the fridge. Eat any leftovers within two days, except for cooked rice, which you should eat within one day to help avoid food poisoning.
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