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Follow Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Leftovers
By Connor Harbit,
2025-11-28After Thanksgiving dinner, most are left with a stash of leftovers to enjoy after the holiday. Jason Taylor, Washington County Environmental Health Director, recommends putting leftovers away immediately following the big Thanksgiving Day meal, within two hours. After two hours, perishable food can enter what the USDA calls “the danger zone,” the ideal temperature for bacteria to multiply and make food unsafe. If perishable food is left out for longer than two hours, it is safer to throw it away.
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