What safety tips can you consider when storing raw meat poultry and eggs in the refrigerator?

Raw food and cooked food should be stored separately in the fridge. Bacteria from raw food can contaminate cold cooked food, and the bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels if the food is not cooked thoroughly again. Always store raw food in sealed or covered containers at the bottom of the fridge.

Does the FDA inspect meat poultry and eggs?

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspects all foods that are not meat, poultry, and egg processed products. For information on the safety or regulation of non-meat foods, please contact the FDA toll free at 888-723-3366, or submit your inquiry online at FDA.

What is basic food safety?

Four Steps to Food Safety: Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill. Español (Spanish) Following four simple steps at home—Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill—can help protect you and your loved ones from food poisoning.

Which are high risk foods?

Examples of high-risk foods

  • meat and poultry (cooked or raw)
  • eggs (cooked or raw)
  • dairy products.
  • seafood.
  • prepared fruits and vegetables.
  • unpasteurised juices.
  • cooked rice, fresh or cooked pasta.
  • foods that contain any of the above.

Can raw meat and fish be stored together?

Place meats and seafood immediately in the coldest part of the refrigerator or freezer when you get home from the grocery store or seafood market. Keep raw meats and seafood separate from cooked or ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross-contamination.

How do you store eggs?

Refrigerator Storage: Refrigerate eggs at 40°F or less. Store them in their original carton on an inside shelf and away from pungent foods. The temperature on an inside shelf remains more constant than one on the door, which is opened and closed frequently.

Who is responsible for inspecting meat poultry and eggs?

FSIS provides inspection at Federal facilities for meat, poultry, and egg products, as well as voluntary inspection for animals not covered under mandatory inspection regulations such as buffalo, rabbit, and deer.