How to Lower the Risk of Foodborne Illness

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Refrigerate Leftovers Promptly

Whether you're meal-prepping or just packing up leftovers, to prevent bacterial growth, get those containers into the fridge within two hours. Though you may be inclined to let the food cool off as much as possible, you're actually putting yourself and your family at risk. The danger zone is between 140 and 40 degrees—between these benchmarks, bacterial growth is encouraged. 

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