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 Butter or margarine
airtight and moisture-proof material. This Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed
prevents food odor and taste transfer compartment. When storing an extra supply,
throughout the refrigerator. For dated wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.
products, check code date to ensure
freshness. Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you are
Leafy vegetables
ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold
water and drain. Place in plastic bag or Leftovers
plastic container and store in crisper.
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or alumi-
num foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can
Vegetables with skins
also be used.
(carrots, peppers)
Store in crisper, plastic bags, or plastic Meat
container.
Store most meat in original wrapping as long
as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if
Fruit
necessary. See the following chart for
Wash, let dry, and store in refrigerator in storage times. When storing meat longer
plastic bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull than the times given, follow the directions
berries until they are ready to use. Sort and for freezing.
keep berries in their original container in a
Chicken ,........................................ l-2 days
crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper
bag on a refrigerator shelf. Ground beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-2 days
Steaks and roasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 days
hlgs 7-l 0 days
Cured meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Store without washing in the original carton
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 days
on interior shelf.
Cold cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 days
Milk l-2 days
Variety meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place
milk on interior shelf. NOTE: Use fresh fish and shellfish the same
day as purchased.
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