Tucking into leftover chicken that has - over time - developed a small bacterial community of its own, can be a one way ticket to the gastro unit at Groote Schuur. 

To stylishly remedy this annoying accident from happening, check out these radical fridge contents timers.

Simply stick this button-sized timer onto any newly-opened food based item you would like to monitor. Push the button, and the LCD display starts counting down the number of days it’s been sitting.

So simple, yet such a life saver…literally.

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