Food Safety 101

There are benefits to storing foods the right way. In addition to preventing foodborne illness, you also can preserve quality and taste.
Follow these five basic rules:

• Set your refrigerator temperature below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and your freezer below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a refrigerator thermometer to ensure temperatures.
• Store leftovers in airtight, shallow containers (2 inches deep or less).
• Refrigerate or freeze leftovers within two hours of cooking.
• Use or freeze packaged items by the "sell-by" or "use-by" date.
• Store canned goods in a cool area away from light.

September is National Food Safety Education Month. Learn more about food safety at http://www.homefoodsafety.org/.

Information from American Dietetic Association's Tip of the Day.