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Takeaway Food

Written by Jordan Morley · Reviewed against NHS, FSA and USDA FoodKeeper guidance · Last updated 28 October 2026

Reheating, leftovers and pregnancy rules for takeaway favourites. Below: 37 answers, grouped by the question they answer.

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Pregnancy (9)

🟢Fish and Chips when pregnant?🟡Kebab when pregnant?🟢Pizza when pregnant?🟡Takeaway Food when pregnant?🟢Chinese Takeaway when pregnant?🟢Indian Takeaway when pregnant?🟢McDonald's when pregnant?🟡Sushi when pregnant?🟢Rice when pregnant?

Breastfeeding (1)

🟢Sushi when breastfeeding?

Fridge and cupboard storage (3)

🧊How long does cooked rice last?🧊How long does leftover curry last?🧊How long does pizza last?

Freezing (3)

🟢Can you freeze cooked rice?🟢Can you freeze leftover curry?🟢Can you freeze pizza?

Reheating (16)

🟡Can you reheat kfc?🟡Can you reheat kebab?🟡Can you reheat doner kebab?🟡Can you reheat noodles?🟡Can you reheat chow mein?🟡Can you reheat chinese takeaway?🟡Can you reheat indian takeaway?🟡Can you reheat takeaway?🟡Can you reheat pizza?🟡Can you reheat fish and chips?🟡Can you reheat mcdonald's?🟡Can you reheat spring rolls?🟡Can you reheat samosas?🟡Can you reheat onion bhajis?🟡Can you reheat rice?🟡Can you reheat curry?

Left out overnight (5)

🔴Takeaway Food left out overnight?🔴Chinese Takeaway left out overnight?🔴Rice left out overnight?🔴Curry left out overnight?🔴Pizza left out overnight?

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