Food safety for people with weakened immune systems. How to store food safely. In this
video you will learn, how to store perishable foods safely, How to store non-perishable
foods safely. How to store perishable foods safely. Perishable food is food that needs
to be stored in a fridge or freezer. Put perishable food in the fridge or freezer as soon as you
get home from grocery shopping. Perishable food is more likely to grow harmful germs
if not stored properly. Keep perishable food in the fridge or freezer to stop germs from
growing in the temperature danger zone. For more information watch the video “What is
the temperature danger zone” Examples of perishable foods that need to be stored in
a fridge or freezer are; milk, eggs, seafood like fish and shellfish, cheese, butter, meat,
poultry like chicken and turkey. Before you place food in the freezer, label food packages
with the date you bought the food. Labelling food helps you keep track of what food you
should eat first. Foods can remain safely in a freezer for up to three months. Contact
health Canada or check the health Canada website for guidelines on storing food in the freezer.
Separate raw meat, fish and poultry from other food to limit cross-contamination. Place cooked
food and ready-to-eat foods away from packaged raw meats, poultry (like chicken or turkey)
or seafood (like fish or shellfish). For more information watch the video “What is Cross_Contamination”.
Once a food package is opened, follow the directions for storing found on the package.
Follow the directions found on the package such as: refrigerate after opening, keep refrigerated.
Contact health Canada or check the health Canada website for guidelines on how long
to keep food in a fridge. Storing non-perishable foods safely. Non perishable foods are foods
that don't need oto be stored in the fridge of freezer. Here are some ways to safely store
non perishable foods". Seal opened dry goods before you store them. Seal opened dry goods,
such as cereal or baking flour before you store them. Use the first in first out method.
The first in, first out method is a way to manage the food in your fridge and cupboard.
Move older food items to the front of the fridge or cupboard, so that they are used
first. Label and date your food to help you keep track. Always remember to, store cleaning
products separate from food. You have come to the end of this video. In this video you
have learned, how to store perishable foods safely, how to store non-perishable foods
safely.