Roommate's Half-Hearted Way Of Storing Food In The Fridge Draws Mix Reactions From An Online Community

Some didn't mind, while the others were disgusted.

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• Published in Interesting
• September 14, 2023

The fridge is where leftovers become potential future feasts, and veggies transform into compost candidates when kept in it for too long. Imagine this: You've just returned from your Sunday grocery shopping trip, ready to fill the fridge with fresh produce, deli delights, and perhaps some late-night ice cream cravings waiting to be discovered.

You open the fridge only to find your roommate's leftovers looking like a chaotic carnival. And they didn't even bother covering it with some cling wrap.

For some people, this can be a pet peeve. Seriously, proper fridge etiquette isn't rocket science.

It's just a matter of a few seconds and a bit of cling wrap or a Tupperware. Why is this important, you ask?

Well, if you forget to wrap up that leftover chicken Alfredo, it's sitting there, exposed and vulnerable, mingling with your fresh salad greens. The next time you reach for the greens, they've absorbed the pungent aroma of Alfredo sauce, and suddenly, you're having salad with an Italian twist, whether you wanted it or not.

In today's post, we'll look at the post of a frustrated individual who took to the Facepalm subreddit to showcase their roommate's rather lazy approach to food storage.

Reactions to the photo were a bit of a mixed bag. Some were surprisingly chill (with a few caveats), while others couldn't help but cringe in utter disgust.

The photo that started it all.

In the comments, folks either empathized with the OP or thought their roommate's food storage was just fine.

The roommate's a party animal.

Others don't mind this food storage habit, given the roommate will eat it in a few hours.

But if the roommate will leave it there for a few more days, well, that's a different story.

A cling film is important!

Cling wraps guard against air, spoilage, and moisture mishaps while keeping food odors at bay.

This could be a solution, but...

People are debating over the roommate's food storage practice.

Others believe the roommate can potentially get food poisoning, while the others think it's alright as long as the fridge is at a good temperature.

Some people see nothing wrong with the picture.

But what if the roommate just leaves it there?

Unproperly stored food can get both peeps sick, according to this concerned user.

There were also peeps who got disgusted with the roommate.

Well, if it's your SO, you probably wouldn't mind this.

You'd just place the stuff in a container or use a cling film. You wouldn't be willing to do this for a roommate, though!

Some were in disbelief.

When it comes to food storage, remember some of these rules. Seal the deal with airtight containers for maximum freshness. Also remember the phrase "first in, first out" — prioritize eating the oldest food in your fridge.

And don't let your culinary creations become room-temperature daredevils; pop them in the fridge within two hours, because even the coolest fridge can handle the heat.

Oh, and if your food's been sunbathing at room temp for too long, it's time to bid it adieu, says the USDA.

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