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Where should raw meat, poultry and seafood go in the refrigerator?

Sealed on a lower shelf so drips cannot fall onto other food.

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  1. Uncovered on the top shelf
  2. Beside ready-to-eat food
  3. Sealed on a lower shelf ✔

Why: A sealed container on a lower shelf helps keep raw juices from dripping onto ready-to-eat food.

Huh, didn't know that: Sealed containers add another barrier against drips and cross-contamination.

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Answer: Sealed on a lower shelf. A sealed container on a lower shelf helps keep raw juices from dripping onto ready-to-eat food.

  1. FDA Safe Food Storage www.fda.gov/media/115453/download
    Place raw meats in sealed containers or plastic wrap on lower shelves of the fridge or freezer.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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