Cold Food Storage Chart
Whether you’re bringing food home from the grocery store, getting groceries delivered, or storing leftovers or takeout, make sure you refrigerate perishable food quickly. Put meat, seafood, eggs, milk, fruits, vegetables, and other perishables in the refrigerator or freezer within 2 hours (within 1 hour if the temperature outside is above 90°F). Do not leave perishable food sitting out. Bacteria that can cause food poisoning (foodborne illness) grow quickly when food sits in the “Danger Zone” between 40°F and 140°F, which includes room temperature. To protect against bacteria growth that could cause food poisoning, set your refrigerator temperature at 40˚F or below. Follow these additional steps to keep perishable food safe:
Read these CDC webpages for more information on food safety: |
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