food safety: proper food storage measures, preventing food borne illnesses

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00:00Don't store cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days.

00:04This is the advice of the Director General of the National Agency for Food

00:08and Administration and Control, Professor Muji Adeyeye, to Nigerians.

00:14Adeyeye warned that cooked food stored in the refrigerator for more than three

00:18days is susceptible to contamination by disease-causing pathogens, which are key

00:25agents of foodborne diseases that can lead to death. So how will some Nigerian

00:31families survive as meal planning and prepping have become popular practices,

00:36especially among busy families and individuals seeking to manage their time

00:41and resources efficiently. Also, by preparing meals in advance and storing

00:47them in the refrigerator, people get to enjoy the convenience of having ready-to-

00:52eat meals, reducing the daily stress of cooking. This practice has helped in

00:57minimizing food waste and ensuring a balanced diet. However, Professor Muji

01:04Adeyeye's warning highlights a crucial aspect of meal planning that often gets

01:08overlooked, food safety. While meal planning offers numerous benefits, it is

01:14essential to adhere to safe storage practices to prevent foodborne illnesses

01:19that can lead to death. Therefore, families need to be mindful of the

01:24three-day rule for storing cooked food and consider freezing portions that need

01:31to be kept longer. By combining the benefits of meal planning with proper

01:36food safety measures, families can enjoy the best of both worlds, convenience and

01:44health. How often do you store your food in the refrigerator? Drop your comments

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