Storing food in the refrigerator section
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Storing food correctly
Food should generally be stored
covered or packaged
in the
refrigerator section. This will prevent
food smells from affecting other food,
food from drying out, and also any
cross-contamination of bacteria. This is
especially important for storing protein-
based food such as meat or fish.
The growth of bacteria, such as
salmonella, can be avoided by setting
the correct temperature and maintaining
good standards of hygiene.
Fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables can be stored
loose in the fruit and vegetable
drawer(s).
Protein rich food
Please note that food rich in protein
deteriorates faster than other types of
food. Shellfish, for example,
deteriorates faster than fish, and fish
deteriorates faster than meat.
