Lesson Two: What are Consumer Control Points? (continued)
When buying food and taking it home, remember to Keep raw meat and poultry away from other foods, especially fresh foods like fruits and vegetables Place raw meat and poultry at the lowest level of the cart, so it can't drip on other foods Make sure foods are kept cold between the store and your home Take into account the outside temperature and adjust your trip home so that that food you purchase at the grocery store will not reach the DANGER ZONE Check package sell-by or pull-by dates to make sure they are current Make sure you have enough storage space in the refrigerator or on your shelves
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