Tips to safely store holiday leftovers

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — As everyone is packing up leftovers from their holiday celebrations, it’s important to practice proper food storage techniques.

If you made a nice, traditional feast, your hard work could spoil, both figuratively and literally, if you do not store it correctly. Officials stress to the public to keep foods in its proper temperatures to ensure it doesn’t spoil.

Additionally, officials advised people to cut ready-to-eat food before any meat or prepared food to avoid any cross-contamination.

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It is important to note that you should wait until your hot food is fully cooled before putting it in the refrigerator…

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