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Which of the following is the correct way to store food in a refrigerator?

Store ready-to-eat foods above raw foods to prevent juices from raw meat, poultry, or fish from dripping onto and contaminating them. Raw meats should be on the

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Question: Which of the following is the correct way to store food in a refrigerator?

Answer options:

  • Raw chicken on the top shelf, vegetables in the crisper. ✅ Ready-to-eat foods on the top shelf, raw meat on the bottom shelf.
  • Cooked leftovers on the bottom shelf, raw fish above it.
  • Uncovered containers to allow for air circulation.

Correct answer: Ready-to-eat foods on the top shelf, raw meat on the bottom shelf.

Explanation: Store ready-to-eat foods above raw foods to prevent juices from raw meat, poultry, or fish from dripping onto and contaminating them. Raw meats should be on the lowest shelves.

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