Food safety while shopping
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Buying meat and poultry
- When buying meat, make sure it does not appear stale or have off-odours.
- Buy only meat or poultry that has been stored at the right refrigerated conditions. Do not buy chilled or frozen meat or poultry that is displayed for retail at room temperature.
- Do not buy meat or poultry in packaging that is leaking or torn.
- Ensure that there is no excessive moisture on the surface of meat or poultry. It shows that the food items have not been handled properly.
- Go home straightaway after buying meat so that it will not be left unrefrigerated for too long.