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Storing food in the fridge zone
Coldest area
The coldest area in the refrigerator sec-
tion is directly above the fruit and veg-
etable drawers and at the back.
Use these areas to store all delicate and
highly perishable food, such as:
- fish, meat, poultry
- cold cuts, ready-made meals
- dishes or baked goods containing
eggs or cream
- fresh dough, cake mixtures, pizza
dough, or pie dough
- raw milk cheese and other raw milk
products
- pre-packed vegetables
- other fresh food (with a label stating it
should be kept at a temperature of
approximately 39°F (4°C))
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Food which is not suitable for
storage in the fridge zone
Not all food is suitable for refrigeration
at temperatures below 40°F (5°C) be-
cause it is sensitive to cold.
Foods which are sensitive to cold in-
clude:
- pineapples, avocados, bananas,
pomegranates, mangoes, melons,
papayas, passion fruit, citrus fruits
such as lemons, oranges, mandarins,
grapefruits
- fruit (which is not yet ripe)
- eggplant, cucumbers, potatoes, pep-
pers, tomatoes, zucchini
- hard cheeses (e.g., Parmesan)
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