Food storage guide
STORING FRESH FOOD
their store container in a crisper. or store n a ’30sfYv
There IS a right way to package and store refrig-
erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher, longer,
.-Iosed paper bag on a refrlgerotor shelf
take the time to study these recommended steps
Leafy Vegetables
Remove store wrapplng Tr!m
or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash In
cool water, drain and store In crisper Cold, moist air
nelps keep leafy vegetables fresh and crisp
Vegetables with Skins
(carrots, peppers) S:ore
in crisper. plastic bags or plastic container
Fruits
Wash, let dry and store In refrlgerutor J-I
;?lostic bags or crisper. Do qot wash or hull oerrles
,jrtil they are ready to use Sort and keep berries I:
Cured or Smoked Meal and Cold Cuts.
Ham,
bacon, sausage, cold cuts, etc , keep best rn origi-
,-a wrapplngs Once opened, tightly re-wrap in
rAastic wrap or aluminum foil
Canned Ham.
Store In refrlgerotor unless the la-
r)el says it’s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze.
Fresh Poultry.
.Wrap in plastic wrap The plastic
wrap on poultry, as purchased, may be used for
storage
STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT*
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Variety Meats
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 to2
Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 to2
Ground Beef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 to 2
Steaks and Roasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 to 5
Cured Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 to10
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5to7
Cold Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 to 5
*If meat is to be stated longer than the times given.
follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the
3
~Irne day as purchased
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packaging hin:s anc time Ilmlts
Fresh, Prepackaged Meat.
Store fresh meat or
tile store wrapping Vacuum packagec: rnec;t :::I~’
De frozen for as long as one month If thr sea, ,s r ‘-1
oroken If vou dart lo Keep It frozerl ‘:lrgf3 .r:5,
-hould wrap it with special freezer wrappI’ q ~,::terl:~~
Fresh Meat, Not Prepackaged.
Remove the
market wrapping paper and re-wrap In al~mlrum foil
tor storing it unfrozen-
Cooked Meat.
Wrap or cover cooked Tieat with
plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store immediate!y
Eggs
Store without washing In the orlginal
arton or use the egg nest in the door of your
L?frigerotor
Milk
Wipe m11k cartons For best storage place
111~ x ‘nterior shelf
Beverages
Wipe bottles and cars Store on a
‘31~ shelf or ,nside the refrigerator
Butter
Store what you might use in a day In the
qutter Compartment When you have extra. wrap in
breezer packaging and freeze
Cheese
Store In the ortglnal wrapping until
SOL are ready to use It Once opened, re-wrap
‘ightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil
Condlments
Store small jars and bottles (cat-
up mustard, jelly, olives) on the door shelves where
‘?ev are in easy reach
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic drop or
:lur-r~c,rn foil to keep foti from drying out and
“or sferring food odors Plastrc containers with tight
3s ire fine, too
