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Most pre-packed dairy foods have a recommended use
by / best before / best by / date stamped on them. Store
them in the fridge compartment and use within the
recommended time.
Butter can be spoiled by strong smelling foods so it is best
stored in a sealed container.
Eggs should be stored in the fridge compartment.
Place fresh red meat on a plate and cover it with waxed
paper, plastic wrap or foil.
Store cooked and raw meat on separate plates. This will
prevent any juice lost from the raw meat from
contaminating the cooked product.
Fresh whole birds should be rinsed inside and outside with
cold running water, dried and placed on a plate covered
with plastic wrap or foil.
Poultry pieces should also be stored this way.
Whole poultry must only be filled immediately before
cooking to avoid food poisoning.
Whole fish and fillets should be used on the day of purchase.
Until required, they should be stored in the fridge on a plate
which is covered with plastic wrap, waxed paper or foil
loosely.
If storing overnight or longer, take particular care to select
very fresh fish.
Whole fish should be rinsed in cold water to remove loose
scales and dirt and then patted dry with paper towels. Place
whole fish or fillets in a sealed plastic bag.
Keep shellfish chilled at all times. Use within 1 2 days.
These should be stored in suitable covered containers so
that the food will not dry out.
Keep for 1-2 days only.
Reheat leftovers once only and until steaming hot.
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