Leningrad residents told how not to pick up the “intestine” from the native refrigerator

Food safety begins with simple but critical food storage rules. Compliance with these recommendations depends not only on the quality of prepared dishes, but also on the well-being of your health and the health of your loved ones. The memo with residents of the Leningrad region was shared in the interregional management of Rospotrebnadzor.

Rospotrebnadzor recommends for proper storage of perishable products strictly adhere to the recommended temperatures. In the refrigeration chamber, the optimal range is from +1°C to +4°C. Frozen products should be stored at a temperature not higher than -18 ° C. Failure to comply with these conditions contributes to the active reproduction of harmful microorganisms.

Keep raw and prepared food separate. Raw meat, poultry and fish should be stored separately from prepared dishes. This is important to prevent contamination when bacteria from raw foods can switch to food that will not be recooked.

Use protective packaging materials. Experts remind that products should be stored in hermetically sealed containers, use food film or bags. This packaging prevents the reproduction of microorganisms and eliminates the absorption of foreign smells, which is especially important for products with neutral taste and aromatic characteristics.

Watch the expiration date and the condition of the packaging. When buying products, pay attention to the production date, shelf life and storage conditions that are listed on the label. Avoid products with damaged packaging.

Treat plant foods with special attention. Vegetables, fruits and greens should be thoroughly washed under a stream of water. This helps to remove dirt and reduce the number of microorganisms before eating them.

Periodically check the condition of products: remove those that have begun to deteriorate, and thoroughly wipe the surface of the refrigerator, including shelves and walls. This will help prevent the reproduction of bacteria.

Do not buy products in places where trade is conducted without permission, without the necessary marking, as well as goods that are stored in violation of temperature conditions. The use of such products can be dangerous to health.

Compliance with these simple rules is an effective measure to prevent acute intestinal infections and various food poisoning. Earlier, “MK in the Leningrad region” wrote about how not to run into a fake when buying perfume for a spill.