Grocery & Carry­out food

• Buy meat, poultry, fish and seafood last. Place in plastic bags to prevent juices from dripping on other foods in your cart.
• Refrigerate perishable foods immediately after purchase. Bring a cooler filled with freezer packs or ice and put perishable groceries inside.
• Buy refrigerated foods only if cold to the touch. Follow usage labels and freshness dates on these products.
• Freeze frozen foods promptly. Choose foods that are frozen solid and without huge amounts of ice crystals (an indication of thawing and refreezing).
• Allow air space between foods for faster chilling when stocking your refrigerator and freezer. Divide large amounts of food into smaller portions and place in shallow containers.
• Serve carry­out food immediately, keeping cooked food hot or refrigerated until ready to serve.