Day 6 — Peter DeLucia’s Holiday Food Storage Safety Tips

Holiday meals often come in abundance, and how you store food afterward is just as important as how you prepare it. Peter DeLucia emphasizes that prompt and proper food storage is key to preventing foodborne illness and keeping leftovers safe.

To protect your family and guests this holiday season:

• Refrigerate or freeze perishable foods within two hours of serving
• Use shallow containers to cool hot foods quickly and evenly
• Label leftovers with dates so nothing stays too long
• Rotate foods and discard anything past its safe storage time

These simple storage habits help keep your Christmas table safe, preserve food quality, and reduce holiday food waste— ensuring your celebrations stay both healthy and joyful.