-When you come home after doing The Big Shop, the temptation is to shove everything into the fridge and deal with it later. Or not at-all. It doesn’t matter, right? As long as it’s not too cramped and it’s all in there, fair is fair?Well, no. It turns out that actually, the way that you organise your fridge could be putting your health at risk and the positioning of foods contributes to their longevity and how safe they may be to eat.Who knew it was all so complex?How to organise your fridge properlyMeatAccording to Essential Food Hygiene, you should always place raw meat at the lowest possible level to avoid drips contaminating other food that’s beneath the meat and potentially causing illness once consumed. It should be kept in leak-proof packaging and if they’re packed in clingfilm, particularly if they’re thawing, meats should also be on a plate. Fruit and vegetablesBefore putting fruit and vegetables in the fridge, be sure to check that they’re best refridgerated and not kept at room temperature. Then, Electrolux advises: “Don’t cut them before putting them in the refrigerator, since cut-up vegetables and fruits will rot more quickly. Only remove roots and stems, but keep the remainder of the cutting for when you’re cooking.“If you’re planning to use the vegetables very soon, you can cut them first and keep them in a container inside your refrigerator’s crisper. However, you should be aware that they will not keep as long.”CheeseCheshire Cheese Company advises: “As a rule of thumb, once you’ve cut into a wheel of cheese or unwrapped a block of cheese from its packaging, the best way to preserve opened cheese is to store it in the refrigerator.“You can wrap it in plastic or wax paper. If it’s got a strong smell or will be in the fridge with other foods with strong odours, it can be a good idea to put it in an airtight container with a lid.”Cheese is often best stored in the centre of the fridge or the crisper drawer but for softer cheeses, be aware that they go bad quite quickly and check for mould before eating from an open soft cheese packet.SaucesTefal advises: “It’s generally a good rule to follow that creamy dressings deserve some shelf space in your fridge as they can contain eggs, cheese and other ingredients that need to be chilled. In comparison, oil and vinegar-based dressings are safe to hang out in your cupboard.”Eggs While many of us have a handy egg tray in our fridge door, the egg experts at Geldard Farm Eggs advise: “Many refrigerators have an egg tray in the door, but this isn’t the best place for storage. The temperature in the fridge door fluctuates due to frequent opening and closing, which can reduce egg freshness.For optimal storage, keep eggs: In their original carton to protect them from absorbing odours and moistureOn a middle or lower shelf where the temperature is most stableAway from strong-smelling foods like onions and garlic – eggshells have tiny pores that strong smells can seep into over time Happy organising!Related…The Fridge Setting An Expert Says Could Be Ruining Your Wine6 Rules A Cheese Expert Follows For The Perfect CheeseboardEating This Much Fruit And Veg Is Linked To 42% Lower Risk Of Death, And It’s Not 5 A Day HuffPost UK – Athena2 – All Entries (Public) Read More