Butter can become tainted by strong smelling foods so
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it is best stored in a sealed container.
Eggs should be stored in the fridge compartment.
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Red meat
Place fresh red meat on a plate and loosely cover with
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waxed paper, plastic wrap or foil.
Store cooked and raw meat on separate plates. This
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will prevent any juice lost from the raw meat from
contaminating the cooked product.
Poultry
Fresh whole birds should be rinsed inside and out with
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cold running water, dried and placed on a plate.
Cover loosely with plastic wrap or foil.
Poultry pieces should also be stored this way. Whole
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poultry should never be stuffed until just before
cooking, otherwise food poisoning may result.
Fish and seafood
Whole fish and fillets should be used on the day of
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purchase. Until required, refrigerate on a plate loosely
covered with plastic wrap, waxed paper or foil.
If storing overnight or longer, take particular care to
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select very fresh fish. Whole fish should be rinsed in cold
water to remove loose scales and dirt and then patted
dry with paper towels. Place whole fish or fillets in a
sealed plastic bag.
Keep shellfish chilled at all times. Use within 1-2 days.
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Precooked foods and leftovers
These should be stored in suitable covered containers
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so that the food will not dry out.
Keep for only 1-2 days.
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Reheat leftovers only once and until steaming hot.
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