Food Storage Guide
There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep
food fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps.
Storing fresh food
Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in Cheese
air-tight and moisture-proof material. Store in the original wrapping until you
This prevents food odor and taste
are ready to use it. Once opened,
transfer throughout the refrigerator. For rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or alumi-
dated products, check code date to num foil.
ensure freshness.
Leftovers
Leafy vegetables
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear
aluminum foil. Plastic containers with
off bruised and discolored areas. Wash
tight lids can also be used.
in cold water and drain. Place in plastic
bag or plastic container and store in
Meat
crisper.
Store most meat in original wrapping as
long as it is airtight and moisture-proof.
Vegetables with skins
Rewrap if necessary. See the following
(carrots, peppers)
chart for storage times.
Store in crisper, plastic bags, or plastic
container. APPROXIMATE TIME
TYPE (DAYS)+
Fruit 1 to 2
Chicken
Wash, let dry, and store in refrigerator in
Ground beef 1 to 2
plastic bags or crisper. Do not wash or
hull berries until they are ready to use. Steaks and roasts 3 to 5
Sort and keep berries in their original Cured meats 7to 10
container in a crisper, or store in a
Bacon 5 to 7
loosely closed paper bag on a refrigera-
tor shelf. Cold cuts 3 to 5
Variety meats 1 to2
Eggs
Store without washing in the original + When storing meat longer than the
carton on interior shelf. times given, follow the directions for
freezing.
Milk
NOTE: Use fresh fish and shellfish the
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage,
same day as purchased.
place milk on interior shelf.
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or
closed compartment. When storing an
extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging
and freeze.
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