Dairy foods and eggs
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M o s t p r e - p a c k e d d a i r y f o o d s h a v e a
recommended 'use by /best before/best by/ date
stamped on them. Store them in the fridge
compartment and use within the recommended
time.
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Butter can become tainted by strong smelling
foods so it is best stored in a sealed container.
·
Eggs should be stored in the fridge compartment.
Red meat
·
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
·
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 seafood
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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
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