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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
STORINGFRESHFOOD
Wrap or store food in the refrigerator inVegetables with skins
airtight and moisture-proof material
(carrots, peppers)
unless otherwise noted. This prevents
Place in plastic bags, or plastic container
food odor and taste transfer throughout
and store in crisper
the refrigerator. For dated products,
check code date to ensure freshness.
Fish
Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day
Butter or margarineas purchased.
Keep opened butter in covered dish or
Meat
closed compartment. When storing an
extra supply, wrap in freezer packagingStore most meat in original wrapping as
and freeze.long as it is airtight and moisture-proof.
Rewrap if necessary. See the following
Cheesefor storage times. When storing meat
Store in the original wrapping until youlonger than the times given, freeze the
are ready to use it. Once opened, rewrapmeat.
tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Chicken ..................................1-2 days
Ground beef ............................1-2 days
Milk
Cold cuts ................................3-5 days
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage,
place milk on interior shelf.Steaks/roasts ..........................3-5 days
Variety meats ..........................1-2 days
Eggs
Cured meats..........................7-10 days
Store in original carton on interior shelf.
Leftovers
Fruit
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or
Wash, let dry, and store in refrigerator in
aluminum foil. Plastic containers with
plastic bags or crisper. Do not wash or
tight lids can also be used.
hull berries until they are ready to use.
Sort and keep berries in original
container in a crisper, or store in a loosely
closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Leafy vegetables
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear
off bruised and discolored areas. Wash in
cold water and drain. Place in plastic bag
or plastic container and store in crisper.
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