{"id":2645,"date":"2021-01-05T16:27:42","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T16:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/?p=2645"},"modified":"2022-07-18T13:24:59","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T13:24:59","slug":"how-long-is-leftover-pizza-good-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/how-long-is-leftover-pizza-good-for\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Is Leftover Pizza Good for in the Fridge?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>You didn&rsquo;t finish that extra-large pizza, but you don&rsquo;t want to toss the leftovers. That&rsquo;s when you ask yourself: how long is my leftover pizza good for in the fridge?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&rsquo;ve all been there. We order a large pizza even though a medium one is usually enough, or get two pizzas because we&rsquo;re feeling famished. And guess what: there are leftovers, and lots of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how long is leftover pizza still safe to eat?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That depends on whether you placed it in the fridge or not.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-with-broccoli-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Pizza with broccoli\" class=\"wp-image-2653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-with-broccoli-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-with-broccoli-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-with-broccoli-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-with-broccoli.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20534'%3E%3Crect%20width='800'%20height='534'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Pizza with broccoli\" class=\"wp-image-2653 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-with-broccoli.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-with-broccoli-800x534.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-with-broccoli-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-with-broccoli-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-with-broccoli-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-with-broccoli.jpg.webp 1000w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Pizza with broccoli<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#pizza-leftovers-sitting-at-room-temperature\">Pizza Leftovers Sitting at Room Temperature<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-long-is-leftover-pizza-good-for-in-the-fridge\">How Long Is Leftover Pizza Good For in the Fridge?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-store-pizza-leftovers\">How To Store Pizza Leftovers?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-reheat-pizza-leftovers\">How To Reheat Pizza Leftovers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-tell-if-your-leftover-pizza-is-bad\">How To Tell If Your Leftover Pizza Is Bad?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#leftover-pizza-storage-time-summary\">Leftover Pizza Storage Time Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pizza-leftovers-sitting-at-room-temperature\">Pizza Leftovers Sitting at Room Temperature<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>If your leftover pizza has been sitting at room temperature&nbsp;<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/food-safety\/safe-food-handling-and-preparation\/food-safety-basics\/leftovers-and-food-safety\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>for more than 2 hours<\/strong><\/a><strong>, you should toss it because it&rsquo;s not safe to eat anymore.<\/strong>&nbsp;And if the temperature is over 90&deg;F, that pizza stays safe for only about an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s the official USDA recommendation for perishable foods sitting out. This means it applies to other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/do-you-refrigerate-bread-pudding\/\">baked goods that require refrigeration, like bread pudding<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But truth be told, I left pizza leftovers covered on the countertop for 3 to 5 hours at least a few times. And I have never suffered any ill consequences from doing that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(That doesn&rsquo;t mean doing so is safe, of course. I was probably lucky, if anything.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, I&rsquo;m not recommending you do the same, but I won&rsquo;t blame you if you reheat those slices that you left on the table for a bit longer than you&rsquo;re supposed to. Just keep in mind that it&rsquo;s risky, and do your best to refrigerate leftover pizza within two hours of receiving it next time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And speaking of refrigeration, let&rsquo;s talk about how that works out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-topped-with-greens-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Pizza topped with greens\" class=\"wp-image-2652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-topped-with-greens-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-topped-with-greens-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-topped-with-greens-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-topped-with-greens.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-topped-with-greens-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Pizza topped with greens\" class=\"wp-image-2652 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-topped-with-greens-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-topped-with-greens-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-topped-with-greens-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-topped-with-greens.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-topped-with-greens.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Pizza topped with greens<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-is-leftover-pizza-good-for-in-the-fridge\">How Long Is Leftover Pizza Good For in the Fridge?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Leftover pizza stays safe to eat for four days if you refrigerate it within two hours of receiving or baking it.<\/strong>&nbsp;Make sure you wrap the leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or place them in an airtight container or freezer bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leftovers typically are good for&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/food-safety\/safe-food-handling-and-preparation\/food-safety-basics\/leftovers-and-food-safety\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">about 3 to 4 days<\/a>, according to the USDA. That&rsquo;s a pretty safe recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might get an extra day, but that&rsquo;s about it. Any more than that, and things get dicey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if those slices sit in your fridge for like a week already, toss them out. That pizza might still be okay to eat, but I don&rsquo;t think it&rsquo;s worth risking foodborne illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, mind the topping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your pizza is topped with something that spoils quickly, finish the leftovers within 24 hours. And toss what&rsquo;s left if you can&rsquo;t.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-slices-on-cutting-board-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Pizza slices on a cutting board\" class=\"wp-image-2651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-slices-on-cutting-board-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-slices-on-cutting-board-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-slices-on-cutting-board-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-slices-on-cutting-board.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-slices-on-cutting-board-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Pizza slices on a cutting board\" class=\"wp-image-2651 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-slices-on-cutting-board-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-slices-on-cutting-board-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-slices-on-cutting-board-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-slices-on-cutting-board.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-slices-on-cutting-board.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Pizza slices on a cutting board<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-store-pizza-leftovers\">How To Store Pizza Leftovers?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>The best way to store leftover pizza slices is to wait until they cool down a bit, then put them in an airtight container or freezer bag and in the fridge. <\/strong>Or if you&rsquo;re not sure when you&rsquo;re going to eat the leftovers, freeze them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know it&rsquo;s much easier to close the cardboard pizza box when you&rsquo;re done and leave it on the counter. Unfortunately, that&rsquo;s good enough <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/food-safety\/safe-food-handling-and-preparation\/food-safety-basics\/leftovers-and-food-safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">only for an hour or two<\/a>, as I mentioned earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&rsquo;t have any plans for the leftovers, toss them in the fridge in a food container or bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By making sure you seal the pizza tightly, you protect it from picking up any smells and bacteria that might be present in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packed-leftover-pizza-slice-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Wrapping leftover pizza slice\" class=\"wp-image-2650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packed-leftover-pizza-slice-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packed-leftover-pizza-slice-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packed-leftover-pizza-slice-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packed-leftover-pizza-slice.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packed-leftover-pizza-slice-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Wrapping leftover pizza slice\" class=\"wp-image-2650 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packed-leftover-pizza-slice-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packed-leftover-pizza-slice-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packed-leftover-pizza-slice-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packed-leftover-pizza-slice.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packed-leftover-pizza-slice.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Wrapping leftover pizza slice<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">If you want to reduce cleanup, reuse the foil that your pizza sits on. This way, wiping the container clean is usually a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the mentioned four days of storage aren&rsquo;t good enough for your needs, freeze the leftover slices. It&rsquo;s as simple as wrapping them in plastic wrap and then putting them into freezer bags. This way, they&rsquo;ll keep for at least 3 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it&rsquo;s time to reheat the pizza, thaw the leftovers in the fridge overnight, and follow the instruction in the next section. Or, if you&rsquo;re in a hurry, thaw and reheat them in one go.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Two-pizza-slices-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Two pizza slices on a cutting board\" class=\"wp-image-2654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Two-pizza-slices-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Two-pizza-slices-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Two-pizza-slices-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Two-pizza-slices.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Two-pizza-slices-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Two pizza slices on a cutting board\" class=\"wp-image-2654 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Two-pizza-slices-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Two-pizza-slices-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Two-pizza-slices-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Two-pizza-slices.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Two-pizza-slices.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Two pizza slices on a cutting board<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-reheat-pizza-leftovers\">How To Reheat Pizza Leftovers<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There are a couple of ways you can reheat pizza, depending on the equipment and time that you have. Those are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>In the microwave.<\/strong>&nbsp;Microwave the pizza on high in short 15-30 seconds bursts. After each one, check if the leftovers are as warm as you like. And don&rsquo;t forget to put a glass of water cold water in the microwave while reheating. Change the water after a few bursts so that it doesn&rsquo;t boil.<\/li><li><strong>In the oven.<\/strong>&nbsp;Set your oven at 400&deg;F (or 200&deg;C) and put the pizza in there. After about 15 minutes, check how the leftovers are doing. They might need an extra 3 to 10 minutes, depending on your oven, the thickness of the pizza crust, and how cold it was when you started reheating it. Important: don&rsquo;t postpone transferring the pizza to the oven until it warms up.<\/li><li><strong>On the stovetop.<\/strong>&nbsp;Grab a non-stick frying pan and warm it up. Then add the pizza slices and put a lid on it. The lid will help warm up the top of the pizza quicker and lessen the chance of burning the bottom. Give the pan a shake every minute or two to ensure the pizza bottoms don&rsquo;t stick.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">A non-stick frying pan is also great for reheating flatbreads, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/how-long-do-tortillas-last\/\">refrigerated tortillas<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/how-long-does-pita-bread-last\/\">pita bread<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packaging-leftover-pizza-slice-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Leftover pizza slice\" class=\"wp-image-2649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packaging-leftover-pizza-slice-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packaging-leftover-pizza-slice-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packaging-leftover-pizza-slice-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packaging-leftover-pizza-slice.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packaging-leftover-pizza-slice-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Leftover pizza slice\" class=\"wp-image-2649 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packaging-leftover-pizza-slice-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packaging-leftover-pizza-slice-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packaging-leftover-pizza-slice-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packaging-leftover-pizza-slice.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Packaging-leftover-pizza-slice.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Leftover pizza slice<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-tell-if-your-leftover-pizza-is-bad\">How To Tell If Your Leftover Pizza Is Bad?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Discard your leftover pizza if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>There&rsquo;s mold or any fuzziness visible.<\/strong>&nbsp;Make sure you inspect every slice thoroughly before you start reheating them. That&rsquo;s especially important if the leftovers sit in the fridge for like 3 or 4 days already.<\/li><li><strong>It looks or smells off.<\/strong>&nbsp;If something is wrong, it&rsquo;s time for it to go.<\/li><li><strong>It sits in the fridge for more than 5 days.<\/strong>&nbsp;If you only remembered about the leftovers after a week, throw them out.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The rules above aren&rsquo;t rocket science &ndash; they&rsquo;re based on common sense. That&rsquo;s, pretty much, all you need when it comes to deciding if your leftover pizza slices are good to eat or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">Thinking about the money you spent on that pizza doesn&rsquo;t help when you&rsquo;re deciding if the leftovers are safe or not. It&rsquo;s better to cut your losses and stay safe instead of trying to get the most out of it and ending up with an upset stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"leftover-pizza-storage-time-summary\">Leftover Pizza Storage Time Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Thanks for reading this quick guide on leftover pizza. Here are the takeaways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-default\"><li>Leftover pizza keeps for about 4 days in the fridge, but only if you refrigerate it within 2 hours of receiving or baking it. If it sits on the counter for longer, you should toss it for safety purposes.<\/li><li>If you need more than 4 days to finish that pizza, freeze it.<\/li><li>Make sure you wrap the leftovers well before putting them in the fridge. Otherwise, they&rsquo;ll dry out and pick up smells.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You didn&rsquo;t finish that extra-large pizza, but you don&rsquo;t want to toss the leftovers. 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