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Thanksgiving food safety: How long leftovers last and how to store them safely

As families across the country gather for Thanksgiving, food safety experts are urging home cooks to pay close attention to how they handle and store leftovers. Stop Foodborne Illness CEO Sandra Eskin breaks down the guidelines for how long Thanksgiving leftovers remain safe to eat, the best methods for cooling and refrigerating foods and the simple steps that help prevent bacteria from growing.