GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Leftover Storage Duration Statistics
The average duration of storage for leftovers.
In this post, we explore intriguing statistics surrounding leftover storage duration and consumer behaviors. From the frequency of leftover consumption to attitudes towards food waste and the impacts of improper storage on food safety, these statistics shed light on the habits and challenges many individuals face when dealing with leftovers. Let’s dive into the numbers and uncover the trends that shape our approach to managing and enjoying leftovers.
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"According to a 2018 survey, 56% of Americans eat leftovers at least once per month."
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"About 22% of respondents in a 2018 survey admitted to eating leftovers that are more than a week old."
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"Up to 84% of American households regularly pack leftovers for lunch the next day."
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"37% of millennials are more likely to post a picture of their leftovers on social media in comparison to other age groups."
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"In the UK, 65% of people feel guilty about wasting food, which often leads to consuming leftovers even past the suggested storage duration."
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"A 2016 survey revealed that up to 72% of Americans feel they eat more leftovers today than their parents did at their age."
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"Up to 50% of consumers in the UK routinely ignore 'use by' dates and simply use their judgment to decide if leftovers are safe to eat."
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"A 2010 report stated that 76% of chicken recalls occurred due to restaurants or homes not storing leftovers properly."
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"In a 2019 study, it was revealed that as many as 39% of food poisoning cases in the UK occurred because consumers were not following storage advice for leftovers."
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"In the United States, approximately 65% of all cases of food poisoning come from improper storage and handling of leftovers."
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"According to the Food Standards Agency in the UK, around 70% of people claim to use leftovers in a different meal the next day."
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"It has been estimated that 47% of cooked rice dishes sampled had improper storage techniques for leftovers, leading to potential for foodborne illness."
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"Only about 61% of respondents in a UK study claimed to store leftovers in the fridge as soon as the food had cooled down."
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"Approximately 27% of older adults in the UK admit to being confused about how long they can safely consume leftovers."
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"A 2019 report found that more than half of Americans (52%) frequently consume leftover pizza from the night before."
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"According to a 2018 report, nearly 60% of Americans expect Thanksgiving leftovers to last them up to a week."
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"Almost 45% of the food wastage in the United States is due to consumers not utilizing leftovers in time."
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"A 2017 survey found that 83% of Americans look forward to eating leftovers the day after a major holiday."
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"Nearly 57% of consumers in the UK state that the ideal duration for storing leftovers is up to two days."
Jannik Lindner
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