The following guidelines will help you properly store food. The recommended temperature is between 32degrees F and 40 degrees F. Frozen meats should be stored at a temperature of 0 degrees F or below, provided that they are stored in a moisture proof wrapping or containers. If frozen meats aren't stored in moisture proof containers, they can get freezer burn. Larger portions of beef may be stored without a cover in a refrigerated room that follows the temperature guidelines, and they may be hung from a hook provided that it is a clean hook and nothing is under it. With the exemption of ground beef, smaller cuts of meat should be stored in loose wrapping that allows air to circulate through it.
Ground beef turns brown when exposed to air.
Large pieces of ice can encourage spoilage. Fish should be refrigerated at a temperature of 32 degrees F. Stored fish should always be wrapped. Live shell fish are stored in the original container at 40 degrees F. Whole fish can be stored up to three days after delivery. Smaller cuts of fish should be used within 48 hours after delivery. Whole birds should be used within three days of receipt.