How long is it safe to keep Thanksgiving leftovers?

CREATED Nov. 25, 2012

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Did you know there are safe and unsafe ways to store those Thanksgiving leftovers?

400,000 Americans come down with food-borne illnesses every year.

Because of that, experts say it's important to follow some general rules: Eat leftovers within four days (otherwise freeze them), take turkey meat off the bone and make sure your refrigerator is set between 36 and 38 degrees.