Question

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susie finished preparing a dish for a dinner party being held the next day. what step should she take to store the food properly?
use (aluminum) foil to cover the food dish.
leave the food out on the counter until the next day.
use a container that is at least six inches deep.
put leftovers in a container filled less than two inches deep.

Explanation:

Leaving food out on the counter is unsafe due to bacteria growth. A deep - container may not cool food quickly enough. Using aluminum foil alone may not be sufficient for long - term storage. Putting leftovers in a container filled less than two inches deep allows for quicker cooling and safer storage.

Answer:

Put leftovers in a container filled less than two inches deep.