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This food will only last a few days. 4 days in the refrigerator if the food is stored properly. Place in an air tight container for the best results. You can transfer the food to the freezer if longer storage is needed.

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Two hours maximum. After that time, the meat should be re-heated or refrigerated. If the ambient temperature is very warm, reduce that to one hour.

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Raw meat, or any food that needs refrigeration for that matter, should not be left out of the fridge for longer than 2 hours.

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