Proper storage maintains quality and prevents contamination.
At home, refrigerate or re-wrap and freeze meat, fish and poultry immediately. To prevent raw juices from dripping on other foods, store meat, fish and poultry in plastic bags or on a plate. Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds before and after handling raw meat, poultry or seafood products. Store canned goods in a cool, clean, dry place. Avoid extreme heat or cold.