Cool hot foods down before placing them in the fridge
compartment.
Dairy foods and eggs
Most pre-packed dairy foods have a recommended 'use by
/best before/best by/ date stamped on them. Store them in
the fridge compartment and use within the recommended
time.
Butter can become tainted by strong smelling foods so it is
best stored in a sealed container.
Eggs should be stored in the fridge compartment.
Red meat
Place fresh red meat on a plate and loosely cover with
waxed paper, plastic wrap or foil.
Store cooked and raw meat on separate plates. This 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 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 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
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 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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