College life often means late-night meals, shared fridges, and quick bites between classes. While convenient, these habits can increase the risk of foodborne illness if safety precautions are overlooked. With thousands of students across the country living in dorms or apartments with limited kitchen facilities, it’s crucial to understand how to minimize that risk.

1. Handle Leftovers with Care Pizza, Chinese takeout, and dining hall to-go boxes are staples of student life—but they’re also breeding grounds for bacteria if left out too long. As a rule, perishable food should be refrigerated within two hours. Label containers with the date and discard leftovers after 3–4 days.

2. Know Your Mini-Fridge Limits Many dorms rely on small refrigerators that can easily become overstuffed. Avoid bl

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