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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …