Tucking into Christmas leftovers after Boxing Day could make you seriously ill, food safety chiefs have warned. Food Standards Agency (FSA) officials say 'keeping Christmas dinner remains for more than two hours' or eating food that's been left out with no chilling is a major food poisoning risk. In updated festive guidance, the FSA urged the public to respect use by dates and be cautious of leaving buffet food out for more than four hours. Food poisoning can also occur because the fridge is too warm. Around 70,000 people in England and Wales seek medical advice for food poisoning over the Christmas period, stats suggest.

Source: Daily Mail December 26, 2025 10:55 UTC