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 recom-
mended steps.
Storing fresh food
Food placed in the refrigerator should be
wrapped or stored in air 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 sealed crisper. Cold, moist air helps
keep leafy vegetables
fresh and crisp.
Vegetables
with skins (carrots,
peppers)
Store in sealed crisper, plastic bags or plastic
container.
Fruit
Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic
bags or sealed crisper. Do not wash or hull
berries until they are ready to use. Sort and keep
berries in their store container in the sealed
crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on
a refrigerator shelf.
Meat
Most meat can be stored in original wrapping as
long as it is air and moisture proof. Rewrap if
necessary. See the following chart for storage
times.
Storage
chart for fresh and cured meat*
TYPE
APPROXIMATE
TIME
(DAYS)
Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
Ground beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..___............ 1 to 2
Steaks and roasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
Cured meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 to 10
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 to 7
Cold cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5
Variety meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 2
‘If meat is to be stored longer than the times
given, follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used
the same day as purchased.
Eggs
Store without washing in the original carton on an
interior shelf. On some models, an egg container
has been provided for your convenience.
Milk
Wipe milk containers.
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.
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