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Thanksgiving and Your Family
Storing Thanksgiving Leftovers Safely

By , About.com Guide

Updated November 23, 2003

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Storing Leftovers

Cut the turkey into small pieces; refrigerate stuffing and turkey separately in shallow containers within 2 hours of cooking. Use leftover turkey and stuffing within 3-4 days; gravy within 1-2 days; or freeze these foods. Reheat thoroughly to a temperature of 165 ° F or until hot and steaming.

Facts for this article were taken from the US Census Bureau, the US Food Safety and Inspection Service, and the Library of Congress.

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