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Should fresh meat pre-packaged by the meat retailer (self-service) or meats wrapped at the service meat case be unwrapped before placing in the home refrigerator?

April 26, 2017Case fresh meat meats pre-packaged retailer self-service service unwrapped wrapped

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Should fresh meat pre-packaged by the meat retailer (self-service) or meats wrapped at the service meat case be unwrapped before placing in the home refrigerator?

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A. Pre-packaged and store wrapped meat may be placed in the refrigerator in the original wrapper if the meat is to be used within the recommended storage time (see storage chart). By leaving meat in the original wrapper, bacteria growth can be limited by avoiding rehandling of the meat’s surface.