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Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and
moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This
prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the
refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to
ensure freshness.
Items How to
Butter or
margarine
► Keep opened butter in a covered
dish or closed compartment.
When storing an extra supply,
wrap in freezer packaging and
freeze.
Cheese ► Store in the original wrapping
until you are ready to use it. Once
opened, rewrap tightly in plastic
wrap or aluminum foil.
Milk ► Wipe milk cartons. For best
storage, place milk on interior
shelf, not on door shelf.
► Store in original carton on interior
shelf, not on door shelf.
Fruit ► Do not wash or hull the fruit until it
is ready to be used. Sort and keep
fruit in its original container, in a
crisper, or store in a completely
closed paper bag on a refrigerator
shelf.
Leafy
vegetables
► Remove store wrapping and trim
areas. Wash in cold water and
drain. Place in plastic bag or
plastic container and store in
crisper.
Vegetables
with skins
(carrots,
peppers)
► Place in plastic bags or plastic
container and store in crisper.
Fish ►
the freezer section if they are not
being consumed the same day of
purchase. It is recommended to
same day purchased.
Leftovers ► Cover leftovers with plastic wrap
or aluminum foil, or store in plastic
containers with tight lids.
Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook for
further information about preparing food for freezing or
food storage times.
Freezing
Your freezer will not quick-freeze a large quantity of
food. Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer
than will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 lbs.
of food per cubic foot of freezer space). Leave enough
space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages.
Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door
can close tightly.
Storage times will vary according to the quality and
type of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (how
airtight and moisture-proof) and the storage temperature.
Ice crystals inside a sealed package are normal. This
simply means that moisture in the food and air inside the
package have condensed, creating ice crystals.
Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for
30 minutes, then package and freeze. Cooling hot foods
before freezing saves energy.
Packaging
Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When
you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or
moisture in or out. If it does, you could have food odor
and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and could
also dry out frozen food.
Packaging recommendations:
Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Plastic-coated paper
Non-permeable plastic wraps
Follow package or container instructions for proper
freezing methods.
Do not use
Bread wrappers
Non-polyethylene plastic containers
Containers without tight lids
Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap
Thin, semi-permeable wrap
Do not keep beverage cans or plastic
food containers in the freezer compartment. They may
break or burst if they freeze.
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