India, Dec. 31 -- Cooked more rice than you can finish? Storing leftovers is perfectly fine - but only if you handle them correctly. When rice isn't cooled, stored, or reheated within the right time window, it can quickly turn from a harmless staple into a cause of serious food poisoning.

Karan Rajan, a UK-based surgeon and popular health content creator, is breaking down when leftover rice is safe to eat, why timing and temperature matter, and how improper storage can leave you feeling very unwell the next day. In an Instagram video shared on December 31, the surgeon explains that leftover rice can actually be healthier - but only when it is handled, stored, and reheated correctly by following these key safety instructions.

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