Nutrition
FIFO Fridge Rotation
FIFO fridge rotation places older meals and opened packages in front so you eat them before newer groceries spoil in the back.
FIFO fridge rotation means first in, first out—older batch containers and opened packages move to the front while newer groceries sit behind. It cuts silent spoilage when yesterday's meal prep hides behind tonight's delivery.
Label dates on tape or markers; same rule for deli drawers and dairy. Rotation pairs with refrigerator food safety windows so you eat before quality drops, not after.
Common questions
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Does FIFO replace sniff tests for leftovers?
No. FIFO is order; safety still needs dates, smell, and reheat rules. When in doubt after four days for most cooked proteins, discard.
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