This infographic covers a topic you’ve probably thought of hundreds of times in passing, but never really learned more about. How long is too long for certain foods to stay in your fridge?
Hot dogs can stay nice and fresh in the fridge for as long as two weeks. Once they hit the freezer, their shelf life extends to two months. Salad isn’t going to hang in there for nearly as long, though. You’ve got five days maximum in the fridge, and when it comes to the freezer, the option doesn’t even exist.
What happens when you get a bad odor or a funky taste in your ice? Chances are, you’ve got either a bad water supply, an old water filter, or you haven’t been using your ice quickly enough. In this case, it’s best to dump out your ice and start over. You’ll also want to be sure there aren’t any open food containers or spills that might be seeping into the area.
A general rule for good fridge-and-freezer hygiene is to do a thorough cleaning twice a month. The average person only does this twice a year. Gulp. This can lead to salmonella poisoning or a variety of other bacteria.
Check out the infographic below for more insights on maintaining a clean fridge.
(By Marissa Brassfield for CalorieLab)
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Is Your Food Safe? A Basic Guide to a Clean Fridge [infographic] is a post from: CalorieLab - Health News & Information Blog
Source: http://calorielab.com/news/2012/11/30/is-your-food-safe-a-basic-guide-to-a-clean-fridge-infographic/
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