Alright, folks! We're diving into the leftovers conundrum today—it's been four days since Thanksgiving, and if your fridge is still packed with turkey and fixin's, we gotta talk! Apparently, 7% of peeps are still munching on those post-feast delights, but food scientists say it's time to either chow down or freeze those bad boys before they go rogue. We’re serving up the top six sideshow questions to ask yourself before diving into those questionable leftovers, like “Does it look like guac but isn’t?” and “Does your dog give you the side-eye?” Spoiler: if it’s hissing like a mummy, it’s a no-go! So, grab your forks and let’s tackle those fridge mysteries with a side of giggles! Leftovers are like that one friend who overstays their welcome: they start off great, but after a few days, you just want to send them packing! In this episode, we're diving deep into the Thanksgiving leftover madness. We're talking about how it's been four days post-feast, and if you're still munching on that turkey, you might want to rethink your life choices. We chat about the scientific side of things, because apparently, there are food safety rules that we totally pretend to follow. Spoiler: if it's been in your fridge for more than four days, it's probably auditioning for a horror movie. We also throw in some hilarious tips on how to assess your leftovers without using the dreaded smell test – like, if it looks like a guacamole impostor or if it makes your dog reconsider its life choices, just toss it! So grab your Tupperware, and let’s make sure you’re not eating what’s basically a science experiment!

Good morning.

It's haystack.

And it's been four days since Thanksgiving and a lot of us still have leftovers in the fridge.

And according to a poll, 7% are still eating leftovers in the fourth day after Thanksgiving.

Food scientists say that you should really wrap up the whole leftover thing today, put together one last meal or pack up your leftovers and put them in the freezer.

But everything that's not either eaten or frozen should be tossed after today.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service Recommendations from the U.S. department of Agriculture say you should throw out refrigerated leftovers after three to four days and if they're kept in the freezer, three to four months.

Now there is some flexibility.

It does kind of depend on the type of food.

But do know that the smell test that we're all guilty of using occasionally, not at all 100% reliable.

So you should not, you know you shouldn't, especially if it's meat or dairy.

You should not test it.

You shouldn't try it.

You shouldn't push your luck.

Also know that Thanksgiving dishes traditionally will spoil faster than other leftovers because they're often sitting out longer than a typical meal.

Now, I don't know how much I trust these so called experts.

I've seen my, my poor old grandmother used to eat leftovers for weeks and weeks and she used the smell test.

I, I don't think you need an expert.

I just think you need to ask yourself some questions when you do the smell test.

Crack open the morning six pack.

Yeah.

These are going to be the top six questions to ask yourself before eating Thanksgiving leftovers, other than does it pass the smell test?

Okay, top six questions other than does it pass the smell test?

Number six, does it have the look.

Of guacamole and the texture of guacamole without actually being guacamole, in which case don't eat it?

Number five, does it have a tiny layer of fuzz on it like grandma's upper lip?

Four, when you stick a fork in.

It, does it whimper?

No.

Top six questions to ask before eating Thanksgiving leftovers, other than does it pass the smell test?

Number three, when you open the container.

Does air hiss out like it's a mummy's tomb?

Number two, does it make your dog say, thanks, but I'll just stick to eating poo?

And the number one question to ask yourself before eating a Thanksgiving leftover, other than does it pass the smell test, Would it pass for edible at Chipotle or Taco Bell?