When do leftovers expire?
How we calculate the expiration date.
Updated December 15, 2024
We use USDA-backed food safety guidelines. Rough shelf life (refrigerated, properly stored):
- Fish: 2 days
- Poultry, cooked meat: 3 days
- Casseroles, pasta bakes: 3 days
- Soups, stews, chili: 4 days
- Cooked rice, grains: 4–5 days
The expiration date is set from the ingredient with the shortest shelf life. Always use your senses too — if something smells or looks off, trust that.