2007-01-01 05:07:35 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
When in doubt, throw them out. I usually won't eat anything that is more then a day or two old.
2007-01-01 05:10:36 · answer #1 · answered by tas211 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you don't freeze it throw it out after a week. If you put it in the freezer throw it out after a month because by then you wouldn't want it anymore :) also more leftovers will be coming. Don't forget to rotate leftovers from back of the refrigerator so that the old stuff can either be used up or thrown out. Happy New Year.
2007-01-01 05:12:29 · answer #2 · answered by Agnon L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am very picky I throw it out if it is 3 days old. Now my mother did not use that rule of thumb and we had food poisoning 3 times growing up. that means we had 7 sick people and only 1 1/2 bathrooms. Not anything I want to do again.
Looking at the answers I can not believe how many people said a week. You could not pay me to eat food that has been there a week
2007-01-01 05:17:50 · answer #3 · answered by Nani 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After about 3 or 4 days I throw it out
2007-01-01 14:58:05 · answer #4 · answered by Serendipity#2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what it is. Some stuff no longer then 2 days, other stuff stays a week. Hard & fast rule if you make it on Tuesday and it's still there on the following Tuesday the trash gets it no matter what or the condition!
2007-01-01 05:29:51 · answer #5 · answered by babycakesmommy1952 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what it is. If you mean left overs from "last nigths dinner" that maybe you cooked yourself you'd have to make sure it's covered otherwise it goes off quickly. Take away food on the other hand i would leave too long...
Just make sure the food is contained properly and it might last 3 days.
2007-01-01 05:14:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally about 3 or 4 days. But I use a bit of judgement based on what the item is as well. (Obviously last nights left over salmon will only be good for one day, versus fruit salad, which I will just eat until it's gone!)
2007-01-01 05:09:13 · answer #7 · answered by ShouldBeWorking 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If I do not eat them within a couple of days, I throw them out.
2007-01-01 10:56:29 · answer #8 · answered by ironchain15 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say 3 to 4 days if kept cold. Especially if it is Turkey, Chicken, and Fish. Don't risk it, when in doubt throw it out!
2007-01-01 05:10:16 · answer #9 · answered by Kibbles 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
After a few days I throw it to my dog.
2007-01-01 05:09:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋