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How to make sure your leftovers are safe to eat

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Eating leftovers can be a great way to save money, diversify your cooking repertoire and reduce food waste.

However, eating leftover food can also be risky as these foods have already been exposed to environmental bacteria. If you haven't stored and re-heated leftovers correctly, you could be putting yourself at risk of potentially life-threatening food poisoning.

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