x Store cooked and raw meat on separate plates. This
will prevent any juice lost from the raw meat from
contaminating the cooked product.
Poultry
x 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.
x Poultry pieces should also be stored this
way. Whole poultry should never be
stuffed until just before cooking,
otherwise food poisoning may result.
x Cool and refrigerate cooked poultry
quickly. Remove stuffing from poultry and
store separately.
Fish and seafood
x 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.
x 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.
x Keep shellfish chilled at all times. Use
within 1 – 2 days.
GB-17