A rule of thumb for food safety is to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. That rule applies to Thanksgiving leftovers too.
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Safeguard your Thanksgiving leftovers
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The longer the leftovers are out, the more opportunity bacteria have to grow, according to an MU Extension food specialist.