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Reviewed September 2002

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Contents

• Winning the proper food storage
• Safety first
• Refrigerator storage tips
• Preventing bacterial growth
• Foods that need special care
• For safety sake
• Dairy
• Fresh fruits
• Fresh vegetables
• Fresh uncooked meat, fish, poultry
• Cured and smoked meats
• Other foods

Related publications

• MP556, Storing Food in the Freezer
• MP557, Storing Food in the Cupboard
• MP562, Home Storage of Fruits and Vegetables in Root Cellars

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Storing Food in the Refrigerator

Other foods

Storage recommendations are for 37 degrees Fahrenheit

Fruits, canned

• Transfer to glass or plastic container as soon as opened
• Do not store in can
• Keep covered
  1 week

Leftover gravy and broth

• Keep covered
  2 days

Puddings, custards, canned

• Transfer to glass or plastic container as soon as opened
• Do not store in can
• Keep covered
  1 to 2 days

Refrigerated biscuits, rolls, pastries, cookie dough

• Don't store in refrigerator door because temperature fluctuation and jarring lower quality
• Expiration date on label

Vegetables, canned

• Transfer to glass or plastic container as soon as opened
• Do not store in can
• Keep covered
  2 to 3 days

MP558, reviewed September 2002

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