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NRDC Co-Branded The Fridge Demystified

This 1MB flyer has a diagram of a refrigerator and tips to help your food stay fresh the longest. Here are the tips: 1. TEMPERATURE 40°F or below to help food last longer. 2. HUMIDITY DRAWERS The levers on crisper drawers change humidity. Set one to high and one to low. 3. THE UPPER SHELVES Warmer. Store leftovers and drinks. 4. DOOR Warmest! No milk or eggs here, best for butter, condiments, and drinks. 5. HIGH-HUMIDITY Most veggies, especially those that wilt. 6. LOW-HUMIDITY Fruits, along with veggies that may break down and rot. 7. LOWER SHELF Meats and fish are better off at the bottom-it's usually the coldest and reduces risk of contamination.