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Refrigerator
location
Type of food
Fridge door
• Foods with natural preservatives, such as jams,
juices, drinks, condiments.
• Do not store perishable foods.
Crisper bin (salad
bin)
• Fruits, herbs and vegetables should be placed
separately in the crisper bin.
• Do not store bananas, onions, potatoes, garlic in
the refrigerator.
Fridge shelf –
bottom
Chiller bin
• Raw meat, poultry, fish (for short-term storage)
Fridge shelf –
middle
• Dairy products, eggs
Fridge shelf – top
• Foods that do not need cooking, such as ready-
to-eat foods, deli meats, leftovers.
Freezer drawer/
shelf
• Foods for long-term storage.
• Bottom drawer/shelf for raw meat, poultry, fish.
• Middle drawer/shelf for frozen vegetables, chips.
• Top drawer/shelf for ice cream, frozen fruit, fro-
zen baked goods.
The table below contains general guidelines on the storage of
food in the refrigerator.
