This Is The Best Spot To Store Raw Chicken If Your Fridge's Bottom Shelf Is Full - Tasting Table

"All it takes is a few unnoticed meat drippings to ruin just about everything in your fridge, so storing raw chicken in the bottom shelf is one of the most important food safety tips every home cook needs to know. There, it's safely tucked in the corner - where the bacterial contaminants are kept far away from fresh and cooked food."

"One of the biggest concerns when it comes to raw chicken is food-borne illnesses, so it's important to tackle this first-thing in the storage process. Start off by keeping it in the original packaging, and only open it once you are about to cook. Alternatively, the safest way to store raw chicken once you have opened the package is putting it inside of a ziplock bag."

Raw chicken should be kept on the refrigerator's bottom shelf to prevent meat drippings from contaminating other foods. If the bottom shelf is crowded, use leak-proof, contained setups and keep chicken in its original packaging until cooking. Once opened, place the meat inside a ziplock bag, then an airtight container or covered bowl, and set it on a baking sheet, disposable foil tray, or plate to catch drips. Properly contained chicken can be refrigerated for one to two days. If upper shelves are used, keep raw chicken away from ready-to-eat foods. The crisper drawer can store raw meat if separated from fruits and vegetables. Avoid storing meat in the refrigerator door.

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