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