Dairy foods and eggs
Most pre-packed dairy foods have a recommended „use by /best before/best by/ date stam-
ped on them. Store them in the fridge compartment and use within the recommended
time.
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.
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 pla-
ced on a plate. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or foil.
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
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.
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.
Keep shellfish chilled at all times. Use within 1 – 2 days.
Precooked foods and leftovers
These should be stored in suitable covered containers so that the food will not dry out.
Keep for only 1-2 days.
Reheat leftovers only once and until steaming hot.
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