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Safe Handling of Take-Out Foods

The food delivery business has grown in the last year. It is still important to remember food safety!

Remember the two-hour rule and keep foods out of the temperature danger zone of 40-140°F. If you plan to eat hot foods later, divide into smaller portions and refrigerate. Keep cold foods cold too!

Got leftovers? If leftovers are at room temperature more than two hours, discard them. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers for later use.

Learn more at www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/safe-handling-take-out-foods.

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About Karen Blakeslee

The Rapid Response Center was formed in 1995 as a resource for Kansas State University Research & Extension Agents. Resource topics included Food Science, Human Nutrition, Food Service, Textiles, Home Care and other consumer topics. Since that time, the Center has grown to be of valuable assistance to Kansas State University Extension Specialists in those areas.