EN-8
Red meat
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Place fresh red meat on a plate and loosely cover with waxed paper,
plastic wrap or foil.
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Store cooked and raw meat on separate plates. This will prevent any
juice lost from the raw meat from contaminating the cooked product.
Poultry
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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.
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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 sea food
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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.
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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.
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Keep shellfish chilled at all times.Use within 1-2 days.
Precooked foods and leftovers
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These should be stored in suitable covered containers so that the food
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