Which order is correct for placing items in the refrigerator from top to bottom: pastries, raw fish, raw turkey?

Which order is correct for placing items in the refrigerator from top to bottom: pastries, raw fish, raw turkey?

• A. Pastries, raw fish, raw turkey
• B. Raw fish, pastries, raw turkey
• C. Pastries, raw turkey, raw fish
• D. Raw turkey, pastries, raw fish

Answer: (A)

Preventing cross-contamination in the fridge by stacking foods from top to bottom with ready-to-eat items highest and raw animal products lowest. Pastries are ready-to-eat and don’t require cooking, so they belong on the top shelf where they’re protected from raw juices. Raw fish is stored below them because it’s still raw and could contaminate ready-to-eat foods if its juices splash or drip downward. Raw turkey goes on the bottom since poultry carries a higher contamination risk, and keeping it lowest minimizes any potential leakage contaminating other foods. If possible, keep raw meats in sealed containers or trays to catch juices and maintain the cold temperature of the fridge.

Preventing cross-contamination in the fridge by stacking foods from top to bottom with ready-to-eat items highest and raw animal products lowest. Pastries are ready-to-eat and don’t require cooking, so they belong on the top shelf where they’re protected from raw juices. Raw fish is stored below them because it’s still raw and could contaminate ready-to-eat foods if its juices splash or drip downward. Raw turkey goes on the bottom since poultry carries a higher contamination risk, and keeping it lowest minimizes any potential leakage contaminating other foods. If possible, keep raw meats in sealed containers or trays to catch juices and maintain the cold temperature of the fridge.