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Takeaway food and leftovers: what to do after you get home

Cool perishable takeaway food as soon as possible; it is not safe to keep it at room temperature for long. In smaller, shallower containers it can cool faster.

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USDA — Safe Handling of Take-Out Foods

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Last editorial review
2026-07-14

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