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Food Storage Guide
Storing Fresh Food
Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture- proof material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer. For dated products, check
To store leafy vegetables, remove store wrapping. Then tear off bruised and discolored areas. Wash the vegetables in cold water and drain, and then place them in a plastic bag or plastic container and store in your produce drawer.
For vegetables with skins, such as carrots and peppers, store in plastic bags or containers.
When refrigerating or freezing fruit, wash the fruit and then let it dry. Store the fruit in plastic bags. Don't wash or hull berries until they are ready to use. Instead, sort and keep berries in their original container in the produce drawer, or store in a loosely closed paper bag on the refrigerator shelf.
Store eggs without washing them. Keep eggs in their original carton or in your refrigerator's egg bin.
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on an interior shelf.
Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment. When storing butter in the freezer, wrap it in freezer packaging.
When you have leftovers, cover then with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or store the leftovers in plastic containers with tight lids.
Store meat in its original wrapping, as long as it's airtight and
NOTE: When storing meat longer than the recommended times, freeze the meat.
The Adjustable ColdZone™ Drawer is ideal for longer term meat storage because the temperature can be set 3˚ to 5˚ colder.
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NOTE: Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased.
Food Storage Guide
Packaging Food for Freezing
The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging; the way you close and seal a package of food must not allow air or moisture in or out, or the quality of the food will deteriorate while frozen.
Packaging you should not use for freezing includes:
•Bread wrappers
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•Containers without lids
•Wax paper or
•Thin,
Recommended packaging:
•Rigid plastic containers with
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Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods.
Freezing Foods
Do not expect your freezer to
A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one, and a freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If food contains ice crystals, it may be safely refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor, or if you feel it is unsafe, dispose of it.
Storage times will vary according to the quality of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (airtight and
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