Couple Diagnosed with Liver Cancer: Why Proper Food Storage Matters More Than You Think

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Doctors and food safety experts recommend regularly inspecting your pantry and refrigerator. Foods with an unusual smell, discoloration, visible mold, or damaged packaging should be discarded immediately. It is safer to throw away suspicious food than to risk consuming harmful toxins.

To reduce the risk of contamination:

• Store dry foods in cool, dry, well-sealed containers.
• Refrigerate leftovers within two hours after cooking.
• Eat refrigerated leftovers within the recommended time, generally three to four days.
• Avoid eating foods that show signs of mold, even if only a small area appears affected.
• Keep refrigerators clean and maintain a temperature below 4°C (40°F).
• Purchase food from reliable sources that follow proper storage and quality standards.