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Leftover Safety Checker

Pick the food, enter how long it's been left out, and get an instant safe-to-eat verdict.

Caution — check carefully
Past the safe window. Bacteria may have multiplied. Reheating to 165°F kills most but not toxins.
USDA rule: Perishable food shouldn't sit in the "danger zone" (40–140°F / 4–60°C) for more than 2 hours total — or 1 hour if above 90°F (32°C).