Book 9, Question 142
Why Does Raw Meat Go on the Bottom Shelf of the Fridge?
Raw meat goes on the bottom shelf of the fridge so its juices cannot drip onto other foods! Raw juices can carry germs, and a leak can spread them across the fridge. On the bottom shelf, drips cannot land on ready-to-eat foods below.
More fun facts
- Raw meat goes on the bottom shelf, below ready to eat foods, so its juices cannot drip onto them.
- Milk, cheese and cooked meats belong above raw meat and fish.
- If raw meat juices drip onto food you eat without cooking, it could make you ill.
- Keep raw meat in a sealed container in the fridge.
- In many fridges, the bottom shelf is the coldest spot.
Questions kids ask
What goes on the top shelves?
Ready to eat foods, like leftovers, cheese and cooked meats.