Foods that require refrigeration should be put in the refrigerator as soon as you get them home. Stick to the "two-hour rule" for leaving items needing refrigeration out at room temperature.

2010年2月25日 · “We have what’s called the two-hour rule: Food should only be out for two hours before it’s put in the refrigerator,” says Feist. Any longer than that in the “danger zone” of temperatures between 40 degrees (the maximum recommended setting for home refrigerators) and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, and bacteria can multiply to dangerous ...

2023年9月23日 · Can you put hot food in the fridge? In short, yes. It’s safer than letting it cool completely to room temperature, but follow these tips for food safety.

2022年9月30日 · Where in your fridge you store your groceries impacts how long they last. We explain where in your food you should keep raw meats, dairy, leftovers, condiments, and beverages.

2015年11月24日 · It is more dangerous to let hot foods sit out at room temperature than it is to put them straight into the fridge, despite any temporary warming of the fridge. Store all leftover cooked foods in the refrigerator as soon as possible so that they cool down quickly and do not stay in the danger zone too long.

2023年8月29日 · The Ultimate Guide to Storing Every Type of Food in the Refrigerator for Long-Lasting Freshness. Follow these tips to keep all your ingredients and leftovers tasting fresh and free from contamination.

2023年9月28日 · There are things you can do to cool down a large portion of hot food safely: Divide hot food into shallow containers before refrigerating. Smaller portions allow food to cool more quickly. Don’t stack the containers in the fridge until the food is completely cooled. This can cause them to take longer to cool as the heat moves into upper containers.

2021年9月12日 · Remember the ‘2-hour rule’: whether it’s leftover, take-away, or just-bought, it’s important to cool and place foods in the fridge within two hours to avoid microbes from spreading. If you want to cool the food a bit quicker, you can put it in a casserole in cold water.

2023年7月5日 · On the top shelf of your fridge you should store ready-to-eat foods, such as packaged foods, leftovers, cooked meats and prepared salads. These should all be covered or kept in sealed containers to prevent contamination.

2023年11月3日 · To help you tidy up, we asked appliance experts and professional chefs for their top tips on how to store pretty much any type of food in the refrigerator.