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What Is ‘Fried Rice Syndrome’ and How Scared of Leftovers Should I Be?

Leftover rice on a black plate.
Leftover rice on a black plate. Photo: CJansuebsri (Shutterstock)

Lurking inside your reheated fried rice is a dangerous bacterial killer—at least, that’s what you might think after watching one of the latest viral videos shared on TikTok and other social media platforms. There is a grain of truth to this claim, and you should try to properly store your leftovers, but the risks of so-called fried rice syndrome shouldn’t be overblown. – Ed Cara Read More