Storing meat can be pretty tricky. As a perishable substance, meat doesn’t last long once you get it home from the store, and some types, like chicken pieces or ground beef, may only have a day or two in your refrigerator before they start to spoil. To take advantage of the affordability of buying meat in bulk, turn to your freezer
But handling meat — defrosted or otherwise — can be a tricky business. Meat can be a host for multiple different kinds of bacteria, including E. coli, Salmonella, and Bacillus cereus, all of which can cause food poisoning.
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