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Here's how long you should really keep foods in the fridge

Every year, foodborne diseases cause as many as 600 million illnesses and 420,000 deaths worldwide. One way to help protect yourself at home is to be smart about how long food is in the refrigerator or freezer.

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According to the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service, these are the time periods you should keep common foods for maximum freshness and quality. 

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