FoodStorageCheck

How long does leftovers keep in the refrigerator?

Official USDA FoodKeeper guidance for one exact storage condition

RefrigeratorGeneral storage guidance

3 to 4 days

This is storage guidance from the cited FoodKeeper record, not a guarantee that food remains safe through the final day.

Refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C)

Answer basis

Food
Leftovers
Preparation or package state
without meat, fish, poultry, or egg (such as cooked vegitables, rice, or potatoes)
Storage
Refrigerator
Timing
General storage guidance
Source field
Refrigerate

Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper Data, data version 128.

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