"Hygiene Experts Warn: Consume These 5 Foods Immediately After Cooking or Opening to Prevent Illness"
Certain perishable foods, such as hardboiled eggs, ground meat, cantaloupe melon, raw chicken, and cooked rice, can become unsafe to eat within a day or two of being cooked or opened. These foods are prone to bacterial growth and can cause illnesses such as listeriosis, salmonella, E. coli infections, and Bacillus cereus. It is important to refrigerate leftovers promptly, store them in airtight containers, and consume them within the recommended timeframes to avoid foodborne illnesses.