🍝 How long do leftovers really last?

Put down the week-old pizza. [Reviewed.com Logo]( [Vacuum sealer] Photo by FoodSaver / Reviewed HOW LONG ARE YOUR LEFTOVERS SAFE TO EAT? So you’ve been in a big soup mood and accidentally made enough to feed dozens of people. But you don’t want to be wasteful, so you’re planning on reheating said soup for several days. How long will it actually last in the fridge? The USDA has a four-day guideline for leftovers, but our chief scientist David Ellerby says that only some foods will hold up that long. "Pickles and preserves use acidity and high sugar levels to create unfriendly conditions for bacterial growth," Ellerby explains. "So logically, acidic or sugary foods (like salsa or pies) should also have some resistance to bacterial growth. In these cases, consuming them within the longer end of the FDA limit should be fine." He also says that storing food in the fridge only slows bacteria growth on your food, but doesn’t stop it completely. If you want to store food for a while, make sure you’re throwing it in the freezer, instead. Make sure you’ve got the right storage (like [glass containers]( or [sealable freezer bags]( so you don’t end up with a spoiled surprise. [Read More]( Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. What We're Shopping #[Two necklace charms with engraved flowers]( Flora Necklace [Jewelry from GLDN]( like this necklace, makes a great gift for a loved one (or yourself, we’re not judging). Grab their favorite flower or the flower from their birth month for a thoughtful and trendy gift that they’ll actually want to wear. [BUY FROM GLDN]( #[White floor steamer]( PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Cleaner Your floors need a good clean. This steam cleaner is [one of our favorites]( because it handles carpet, glass, tile, and hardwoods for less than its competitors. It’s also super lightweight and, because it just uses water to clean, it’s pet- and child-safe. [BUY FROM AMAZON]( #[Silver stainless-steel pan]( Cuisinart Chef's Classic 722-30H [Our value pick]( of stainless steel skillets heats food evenly and sears really well, thanks to the large aluminum disc on the bottom. It’s also oven- and dishwasher-safe, so there’s less dishwashing for you. [BUY FROM AMAZON]( #[Black and orange jacket for dog.]( Glacier Jacket 2.0 Protect your dog from the cold with [this insulated jacket](. It’s lightweight but warm, and stylish enough that your pup will be the coolest one in the dog park. [BUY FROM NON-STOP DOGWEAR]( [Share with a friend]( [Subscribe]( [Visit us on Facebook!]( [Visit us on Instagram!]( [Visit us on Twitter!]( [Visit us on YouTube!]( [Visit us on Pinterest!]( [Reviewed Logomark]Reviewed is part of the USA Today network Reviewed 19 Brookline St Cambridge, MA 02139-4103 Copyright © 2023 Reviewed, All rights reserved. Is this email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser](. [Update your email preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](