Thanksgiving leftovers aren't just scraps—learns some ways to get creative, extend the holiday joy, reduce waste and eat well!

If you stored the Thanksgiving meal in the fridge, Monday is the final day that most leftovers are safe to eat by.

Refrigerators nationwide are likely filled with Thanksgiving leftovers, but according to FoodSafety.gov, today is the last day most leftovers will be safe to eat. The federal government’s online food safety resource says that Thanksgiving leftovers can only survive in the fridge for four days.

You can keep most leftovers for up to four days in your fridge. Take a look at a more detailed guideline of what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers.