Reposted by Sam Horwich-Scholefield
It's a myth, Charlie Brown. You CAN put hot food in the refrigerator.
Divide large amounts into smaller portions and get them in within 2 hours. Bacteria can grow rapidly on food left out at room temp for +2 hours.
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Food Safety Myths
Myth: The last meal I ate is what caused my foodborne illness (food poisoning).