Reclaim Your 'Fridge: Why You Need to Say Goodbye to Food From Last Year Home

Tiffany Zook
6 years ago

Is that lime Jell-O or leftover meatloaf? A new year (or month!) means new beginnings, for you and your refrigerator. Now is a great time to start fresh, literally. 

  • Say goodbye to condiments that were opened last year (or even the year before!).
  • Most foods that have expired will not be glowing florescent green like in the movies. Contaminated foods may look or even smell normal, so always read the expiration dates.
  • Don’t forget the golden rule for leftovers: When in doubt, throw it out!
  • After tossing out that salad dressing from the family reunion last June, give the refrigerator shelves and drawers a good scrub with soap and water.
  • The best part? Only restock your refrigerator with healthy favorites your family will love. 

Out with the old, in with the new. Goodbye food poisoning, you’re so last year.

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Comments (5)

Donna John
I laughed when I read this because it's on my to-do list for today. :-) Tiffany Zook
Marge Jesberger
Good reminder, Just afraid I'll find 6 jars of mustard!
Elisa Schmitz
Totally agree! I try to do this every couple months. It's definitely time. Thanks for the reminder, Tiffany Zook !
Mike Prochaska
What leftovers? We don’t have any leftovers !! My kids eat everything
Emma Miah
I am using blast chiller to store food which i got from
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