Best Practices for Handling Fruits and Vegetables Following are guidelines and tips for purchasing, storing, and preparing fresh produce safely.

The keys to effectively storing and using food are label-ing and rotating food using the F-I-F-O (first in and first out) method. Keep a marking pen, labels, or masking tape handy to write the contents and …

Store chemicals by hazard classification; avoid storing chemicals alphabetically unless they are compatible or already separated into appropriate hazard classes - this ensures that incompatible …

Storing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Best Flavor Store in the refrigerator ... Place fruits and vegetables in separate, perforated plastic bags. Use within 1-3 days for maximum flavor and freshness.

It’s only eight simple steps to safely store food at your operation. REFRIGERATED FOOD IN THE PROPER ORDER. THE TEMPERATURE OF FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS …

Kader, Jim Thompson, Kathi Sylva, and Linda Harris Safe Handling To be sure fruits and vegetables are not contaminated with harmful bacteria, follow these simple steps when selecting and storing fruits …

Storing Food Safely Store refrigerated food at 41°F (5°C) or lower Store food away from walls and at least six inches (15 cm) off the floor Store food only in containers made for food Keep frozen food …