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How long does leftovers, without meat, fish, poultry, or egg (such as cooked vegitables, rice, or potatoes) last?
Leftovers, without meat, fish, poultry, or egg (such as cooked vegitables, rice, or potatoes) keeps for about 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. Counted from when you open or store it, unless the package says otherwise.
| Where | How long |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 3 to 4 days |
| Freezer | 1 to 2 months |
Storage times are the USDA FoodKeeper guidance for quality and safety, not a guarantee; a printed use-by date on the package comes first. Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper (CC0), fetched 2026-10-27, category Deli & Prepared Foods.
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