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Why is it recommended that any cooked food or ready-to-eat foods be covered when in the fridge?
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∙ 11y ago
First, it will dry out, due to the circulation and level of humidity in most refrigerators. Second, odors can be transferred from one food to another affecting the taste and smell of the food.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoBecause there is a potential danger for bacterial build-up, and already cooked or ready to eat foods will not be cooked again to kill any of that bacteria. Covering it with plastic or putting it in a sealable container is the best way to prevent harmul substances and bacteria from growing on it.
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