Often, after a holiday feast and all the leftovers get into the fridge, a long period of time has passed. While this may seem harmless, it could put you and your family at risk from food-borne illnesses like salmonella and E. coli.
The following food storage tips can help prevent the growth of such bacteria and keep your food safe for making delicious leftover meals!
- Never allow meat, poultry, seafood, effs, produce, leftovers, or other foods that require refrigeration to sit at room temperature for more than 2 hours
- Store meat on the bottom shelf or bottom drawer to prevent it from dripping onto other food
- Avoid crowding your refrigerator or freezer, as this prevents air flow from circulating
- Clean the refrigerator weekly for old or expired food items. Toss cooked leftovers such as meat and poultry after 4 days.
Have a safe and happy holidays from everyone at Scrivens Insurance and Investment Solutions!
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