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Dairy and Eggs

To extend the life span of eggs and dairy products, they should be stored in the main part of the fridge on the shelves, where the temperature is more consistent.

The fridge door looks like the perfect place for a milk jug and carton of eggs, but for temperature-sensitive foods like these, it's actually risky. Every time you open the fridge door, the food items sitting on those door shelves get hit with the warm air inside your house. This puts those items at risk of going bad even before their "Best By" date arrives. Save the door shelves for beverages and condiments which are less sensitive to temperature changes.

Store items such as milk and eggs inside the fridge, where the temperature can stay a more consistent 40 degrees fahrenheit or below (the USDA recommends maintaining a temperature of between 38-40 degrees fahrenheit). If kept at a more consistent temperature, milk, cheese, yogurt, and eggs can last well beyond the date listed on the package. If these items still look, smell, and taste good, they probably are! Learn more about how to understand food date labels.

Additional Storage Tips

Fresh Herbs
Store onions and garlic in a cool dry place in a container or paper bag that allows air to circulate.
Onions and Garlic
Potatoes
Bananas
Apples
Salad greens should have space for air to flow, but also include a paper towel to absorb any extra moisture before sealing and putting in fridge.
Salad Greens
Pears
Freeze Your Leftovers