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Food Safety Fridge Storage Basics
Store food safely in the fridge
This guide covers safe refrigerator storage: set correct temperatures, keep raw meat on lower shelves, date leftovers, avoid overfilling, and clean spills quickly to reduce contamination risks.
- food safety
- fridge storage
- leftovers
- temperature
- cross-contamination
Set temperatures
Keep fridge at or below 40°F (4°C); freezer at 0°F (-18°C).
Store raw foods low
Place raw meat/fish on lower shelves in leak-proof containers.
Date and rotate
Label leftovers with dates; use within 3-4 days and rotate older items forward.
Keep airflow
Avoid overstuffing; clean spills promptly to limit bacteria spread.
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