English15Fresh Food• When storing fresh food, which is not prepackaged, be sure to wrap orstore food in airtight and moisture proof material unless otherwisenoted. This will ensure proper shelf life and prevent the transfer ofodors and tastes.• Wipe containers before storing to avoid needless spills.• Eggs should be stored in an upright position in their original carton tomaximize shelf life.• Fruit should be washed and dried then stored in a crisper set for lowhumidity. If you do not have humidity controlled crispers place the itemsin sealed plastic bags before storing in the crisper.• Vegetables with skins should be stored in plastic bags or containers andstored in crisper with low humidity setting.• Leafy vegetables should be washed and drained and then stored inplastic bags or containers in crisper with high humidity setting.• Hot food should be allowed to cool before storing in the refrigeration.This will prevent unnecessary energy use.• Fresh seafood should be used the same day as purchased.• When storing meats in the fresh food section, keep in the originalpackaging or rewrap as necessary. Follow the suggestions below forsafe storage:• Chicken 1-2 Days• Ground Beef 1-2 Days• Cold Cuts 3-5 Days• Steaks/Roasts 3-5 Days• Smoked/Cured Meats 7-10 Days• All others 1-2 DaysIf longer periods of storage are required, store immediately in the freezersection.Food Storage Information