Cooking for Groups When You Finish Up Discard any food left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Immediately refrigerate or freeze remaining leftovers in shallow containers. The information provided in this publication was developed as a guide for consumers who are preparing food for large groups. For additional information, and to ensure that all state regulations or recommendations for food preparation and service are followed, please contact your local or state health department. Food service personnel should contact their local or state health department for information on the rules and regulations governing the preparation of food in retail or institutional settings. For Additional Food Safety Information, Contact: 800-256-7072 FDA's Outreach and Information Center 1-888-SAFEFOOD County/State Cooperative Extension Service, or your County/State Health Department. The telephone number is listed in the Blue Pages of Government Listings in your local phone directory.   This webset page was assembled on Saturday August 5, 2006 by Teddie with graphics from Art from ©2006 Riverdeep Interactive Learning Ltd.,  using one of the many auto-scripters available at Chat_Central_Gateway.  All rights reserved. KENDOC 2005