Storing Food On The Floor

Storing food packaging materials on the floor posted in food safety talk.

Storing food on the floor.

Storage for risk reduction store dry foods at least six inches off the floor and at least 18 inches away from outer walls to reduce the chances of condensation brought on by temperature differences between the container and the surface against which it rests as well as to facilitate cleaning and pest control activities. From food storage to closet racks and magazine racks there are ideas for everyone. When you open a can of food and you re not going to use all the food straight away empty the food into a bowl or another container and put it in the fridge. Some of these containers sit on shelves or the floor whereas others.

Raw food and cooked food should be stored separately in the fridge. All the effort and money we spent on procuring food storage went right out the window when foods weren t properly stored. Store in a cool clean dry place where temperatures are below 85 f between 50 70 f is good but not freezing temperatures. Store raw food separately from cooked food.

Choose a storage solution and get your canned goods in order. Do not store frozen refrigerated or dry food directly on the floor or under overhead pipes. Don t store food on the floor because this can encourage mice ants and other pests. Bacteria from raw food can contaminate cold cooked food and the bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels if the food is not cooked thoroughly again.

I soon realized though that this is a foolish way to approach food storage. Keep food in rooms designated for storage not in restrooms or hallways. Storing food properly can help prevent foodborne illnesses. At prolonged storage temperatures above 75 f nutrient loss in canned foods increases.

Do not store bags of pet food on the floor because they can easily become wet and infested with insects or penetrated by rodents. Light can cause color changes and nutrient losses in foods canned in glass jars. My company mills herbs and spices. We can manage corrugate boxes but have a challenge with 55gal fiber drums.

To store canned food wisely follow these guidelines. Here are tips for safely storing food in your refrigerator freezer and cupboards. Monitor expiration dates and rotate stock. Always store raw food in sealed or covered containers at the bottom of the fridge.

In my cgmp training i was told that we need to keep all our food packaging materials off the floors on pallets. Space foods so air can freely flow around them. Keep the storage area dry and not too warm. Whether you need vertical can storage or a canned food stacker you can find what will work for any space.

Many types of air tight plastic pet food storage bins are available such as those shown here that keep the food fresh and unwanted visitors out. Place food on shelves or on mobile equipment at least six inches off the floor.