Plus, what to store in the door instead.
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The refrigerator door is, theoretically, a great way to store your favorite foods.
Theyre visible, easy to grab, and can be arranged aesthetically thanks to the slimmer shelves.
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And when it comes to food in your home, high risk just isnt worth the potential illness.
Here are some foods to never store on the refrigerator door.
These foods should always be stored on the bottom shelf of the fridge.
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Also, the fluctuating temperature of the fridge door may cause more bacterial growth in these foods.
Even if youredefrosting meat, the fridge door is a very bad place for it.
Storing milk on the door means a high risk of early spoilage.
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Instead, save those spots for jam,mustard, and other condiments that dont contain dairy.
Eggs
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Yep, eveneggsdont belong on the door.
Eggs should be stored in their carton on a shelf, says Gargano.
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Produce
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That crisper drawer is good for something!
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