U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), it probably won’t be safe to eat once you return to work the following Monday.The USDA says cooked leftovers should be quickly stored in shallow containers and placed in a refrigerator or freezer for rapid cooling.
Consumers should only eat refrigerated leftovers for three to four days.After that, they recommend throwing it out.RELATED: Thanksgiving leftovers: A guide to how long your holiday favorites last"A general rule of thumb for refrigerator storage for cooked leftovers is 4 days; raw poultry and ground meats, 1 to 2 days," the USDA said.Food refrigerated for too long risks growing spoilage bacteria.