HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Perishable food includes fruits and vegetables, fresh meat, foods purchased from chill cabinets, freshly cooked food stored to be used later. It is usually stored in the refrigerator.

Detailed explanation-2: -Information. Always store perishable foods in the refrigerator at 40 °F or below or in the freeze at 0 °F or below. You can find refrigerator and freezer storage information, a cold storage chart at Safe Food Handling and Preparation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Raw meat, poultry and fish should be stored in the following top-to-bottom order in the refrigerator: whole fish, whole cuts of beef and pork, ground meats and fish, and whole and ground poultry. Wrap food properly before storing it.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most perishable foods need to be stored in the refrigerator. (There are some fruits and veggies that should be stored at room temperature instead.) The temperature of your fridge should be between 32°F – 40°F. Use a refrigerator thermometer to check the temperature of your fridge.