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 airtight and Butter or margarine
moisture-proof material. This prevents food odor and Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed
taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in
products, check code date to ensure freshness. freezer packaging and freeze.
Leafy vegetables Cheese
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to
and discolored areas. Wash in cold water and drain. use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or
Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store aluminum foil.
in crisper.
Leftovers
Vegetables with skins Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
(carrots, peppers) Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used.
Store in crisper, plastic bags, or plastic containers.
Meat
Fruit Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is
Wash, let dry, and store in refrigerator in plastic bags airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See
or crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are the following for storage times. When storing meat
ready to use. Sort and keep berries in original con- longer than the times given, freeze the meat.
tainer in a crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . l-2 days Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 days
bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Ground beef . . . . . l-2 days Cold cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 days
@lgs Steaks/roasts . . . . 3-5 days Variety meats . . . . . . l-2 days
Store without washing in original carton on interior Cured meats . . . 7-10 days
shelf. On some models, an egg storage container is
provided for your convenience. NOTE: Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as
purchased.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on
interior shelf.
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