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The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major food
groups in your refrigerator compartment.
Food
Maximum storage
time
How and where to store
Vegetables and fruits
1 week
Vegetable bin
Meat and
fish
2 - 3 Days
Wrap in plastic foil, bags, or in
a meat container and store on
the glass shelf
Fresh cheese
3 - 4 Days
On the designated door shelf
Butter and margarine
1 week
On the designated door shelf
Bottled products
e.g. milk and yoghurt
Until the expiry date
recommended by the
producer
On the designated door shelf
Eggs
1 month
On the designated
egg shelf
Cooked food
All shelves
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Meat, fish, etc. should be store in the chiller compartment of the food, and the vegetable
compartment is preferred for vegetables (if available).
•
To prevent cross contamination, meat products and fruit vegetables are not stored
together.
•
Foods should be placed in the refrigerator in closed containers or covered to prevent
moisture and odors.
Note:
Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator.
