Most of us have experienced the scenario where we open up the refrigerator to find something moldy looking back at us. These items are often lingering at the back of the refrigerator. Still, even when it is full view, it can be difficult to determine the optimum food shelf life inside your refrigerator. Here we\u2019ll explore a few basic food storage standards to save you from upset stomachs and wasting money on spoiled foods.<\/p>\n
Basic Food Safety Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n Before we delve into the optimum shelf lifespans for all the items inside your refrigerator, there are some basic safety tips to help preserve your foods.<\/p>\n Shelf Life Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n Most foods can be divided into groups, which can help you to determine the optimum shelf life.<\/p>\n Miscellaneous:<\/p>\n Dairy:<\/p>\n You\u2019ll need to use your sense of smell. Dairy items tend to develop a bad smell when they go bad, so anything that has a bad smell should go straight into the garbage.<\/p>\n Fruits:<\/p>\n Fruits can go soft and mushy when they start to go bad, but you may notice some items start to go black.<\/p>\n Vegetables:<\/p>\n Like fruits, vegetables can start to go mushy or change color.<\/p>\n Leftovers:<\/p>\n Leftovers tend to be pushed to the back of your refrigerator, so you need to ensure you keep a good eye on what is lingering there.<\/p>\n Meats:<\/p>\n In addition to developing a bad odor, the most obvious sign of bad meat is changing color.<\/p>\n If your refrigerator<\/a> is struggling to keep your produce fresh, it may be time for an upgrade. You can explore your options with our online collection or speak to a home appliance expert<\/a> for further help and guidance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":587,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[113,114],"tags":[575,276,573,20,15,453,576,572,10,574],"yoast_head":"\r\n\n
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