HealthyPIG Magazine

Love your bowl of piping hot stew, now head to the fridge to chill the rest? stop! You may need to wait for it to cool to room temperature before placing it in the refrigerator.

Knowing where to store different types of food in your refrigerator is important to making sure it's safe to eat. Properly refrigerated food also helps prevent the spread of harmful bacteria from raw foods to ready-to-eat foods.

Do you know where raw meat products should be stored on the shelf? Why? Do you know where the best place in your refrigerator is to store fruits and vegetables? What about ready-to-eat meals or pastries?