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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.

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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