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