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Food Storage Tips
February 2007
Restaurants are not the only places where foodborne illness occurs. Getting
ill from food is more common at home. This can be avoided by following
these food storage tips.
Tips for the Fridge
• Place a thermometer
in the refrigerator/freezer to monitor the temperature.
• Set the refrigerator temperature below 40°F and the freezer
below 0°F.
• Check packages for dates. Remember “use-by” and “sell-by”
dates ensure peak quality, not necessarily safety. These dates do not
apply once a package is opened.
• Refrigerate foods to maintain quality as well as to keep it safe.
Refrigerate or freeze perishables, prepared foods or leftovers within
two (2) hours.
• Divide large amounts of prepared foods or leftovers into shallow
containers for quick cooling.
• Don’t “pack” your refrigerator full to the point
that air cannot circulate.
Desirable Dose
The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for Vitamin B12 is 2.4 micrograms (µg). This RDA is the average daily intake to meet the requirement for most adults 19 years or older.
Signs of Vitamin B12 Deficiency With inadequate B12, anemia, fatigue, weakness, constipation, loss of appetite and weight loss can occur. Over time numbness, tingling in the hands and feet and difficulty maintaining balance may develop. Poor memory, soreness of the mouth or tongue can also be signs of deficiency.
FOOD STORAGE GUIDELINES
| Food | Refrigerator | Freezer |
| Fresh Meat Ground Meat Cooked Meat Deli Meats Sealed Deli Fresh Poultry Rotisserie Chicken Fresh Fish Cooked Fish Deli Salads Milk Yogurt Hard Cheese Soft Cheese Egg Substitutes unopened Egg Substitutes opened Shell Eggs Hard Cooked Egg Juice– Opened Unopened Leftovers |
3-5 days 1-2 days 3-4 days 3-5 days Check Label 1-2 days 3-4 days 1-2 days 3-4 days 3-5 days 7 days 7-14 days 3-4 weeks 7 days 10 days 3 days 3-5 weeks 7 days 7-10 days 3 weeks 3-4 days |
4-6 months 3-4 months 2-3 months 1-2 months 1-2 months 9-12 months 4 months 2-3 months 3-6 months Do Not Freeze 3 months 1-2 months 6 months 6 months Do Not Freeze Do Not Freeze Do Not Freeze Do Not Freeze 8-12 months 8-12 months 2-3 months |
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