Store your groceries

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How to Store Your Groceries Storing fruits and vegetables is crucial to keeping them fresh. Lack of proper storage puts the consumer at the risk of foodborne illness. This could be reduced by the correct handling, storing, and cooking of food. It is important to note all foods have a limited life, and with vegetables and fruits their life is even shorter. Things such as packaging and storing are the major contributors to how long the groceries stay fresh. When storing groceries, it is important to consider where to store, how to store, and the mode of storage will keep the vegetables and fruits fresh. The major areas of storing groceries are the counter and in the refrigerator. The Counter This storage is for vegetables and fruits that require a cool dry place. If well maintained,you could store groceries for up to two weeks. The counter stores groceries that if kept in the fridge


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