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Nbcwashington · · 907 words · By Chrissy Callahan; Vicky Nguyen; TODAY
Consumer Savings/Waste Reduction
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15 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The average household throws away more than 100 pounds of spoiled food every year, amounting to nearly $3,000 dollars in groceries.”
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Multiple web search results cite that the average family spends a significant amount of money, around $3,000, on uneaten food waste annually. One source specifically mentions the average family of four spending almost $3,000 per year on food that does not get eaten.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 100 or one hundred (Roman numeral: C) is the natural number following 99 and preceding 101.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/100
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 100% may refer to: 1 (number), the equivalent to 100%
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/100%
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 100 or The Hundred may refer to:
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“Bottom shelf [of the fridge] tends to have the coldest temperatures, which makes it ideal for the following items: Milk, Eggs, Fresh meat, Poultry.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the bottom shelf is considered the coldest spot in the refrigerator, making it ideal for raw meats, poultry, and fish.
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web search NEUTRAL — The bottom shelf is definitely the coldest spot, which makes it perfect for raw meat, poultry, and fish in sealed containers. The door’s temperature changes the most, so it’s better to store condiment…
https://www.maggiechoos.com/which-food-should-be-stored-abov…
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web search NEUTRAL — Key Points. The bottom shelf of the fridge is best reserved for raw meats and poultry, as it's the coldest area and prevents juices from contaminating other foods.
https://www.realsimple.com/foods-you-should-never-store-on-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Bottom shelf: Raw meat, poultry, and seafood. The bottom shelf is often the coldest area and is also safest for containing potential leaks.
https://signaturehomeguide.com/food-storage-safety-fridge-zo…
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“Middle shelf has medium temperatures, it's best for extending the life of items like fruit.”
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The web search results provided for this claim are general language learning resources and do not contain specific information regarding refrigerator temperature zones or the suitability of the middle shelf for fruit. Therefore, the claim cannot be corroborated or verified using the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 5, 2021 · Middle： 表示中间，比如一个圆的中间点 Mid：是个前缀，不能单独使用，例如：midnight Intermediate：表示等级，比如公司里你是个中层干部，用intermediate Medium：表示形容一个东西中等的，a medium coffee（中杯咖啡），medium heat（中火），medium well（七分熟），名词也有媒体中介的意思
https://www.zhihu.com/question/453061371
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 8, 2023 · 当然能啊，哥们在美国生活了十多年了，见到的初中几乎都是叫middle school（多数）或者intermediate school（少数）（学生是6-8年级），高中一般都叫high school（大多数）（学生是9-12年级）。 美国人自己都这么叫，有什么不能的呢？
https://www.zhihu.com/question/588418417
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web search NEUTRAL — middle school: 1) a school in Britain for children between the ages of 8 and 12; 2) a school in the US for children between the ages of 11 and 14. high school: 1) a school in the US and Canada for chi…
https://www.zhihu.com/question/19871938/answers/updated
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“Top shelf and door pockets are the warmest spots in the fridge, making them ideal for the following stable foods: Butter, Condiments, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Yogurt.”
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The web search results provided are highly irrelevant (general articles about color, YouTube videos, etc.) and do not contain any information regarding the temperature zones or ideal storage items for the top shelf and door pockets of a refrigerator. The claim cannot be corroborated or verified.
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web search NEUTRAL — The air on the top shelves is up to six degrees warmer than on the lower shelves. This is because the cold air drops from the top of the fridge to the bottom – no matter its temperature settings. Simp…
https://www.calendar-uk.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/whi…
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web search NEUTRAL — It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!!Credits:Created By: Ryan EtrataInspired By: Kevin FlynnSong: Peanut Butter Jelly TimeBy The Buckwheat BoysLyric...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8MDNFaGfT4
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web search NEUTRAL — Смотрите онлайн «Blue is the Warmest Color (2013) - Abdellatif Kechiche» от автора Total Exploitation. Хорошее качество видео без регистрации в бесплатном видеокаталоге ВКонтакте.
https://vk.com/video-230296479_456239027
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“Deli bin is great for the following items since it's a bit cooler: Sandwich meat, Bacon, Cheese.”
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The web search results show commercial listings for 'Deli Bin' and 'Deli' services, suggesting these bins are used for meats and cheeses, but they do not provide an authoritative comparison of temperature zones to confirm that the deli bin is inherently cooler than other areas.
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web search NEUTRAL — Compact Deli Bin Set. Product Info. SIMPLE STORAGE: Easily organize your kitchen areas! Store packaged foods while decluttering your refrigerator, freezer, or pantry. STACKABLE: Use bins to keep meats…
https://www.kitchen-spaces.com/product-page/compact-deli-bin…
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web search NEUTRAL — Get delivery or takeout from Bagel Bin Deli at 207 Shirley Ave in Revere. Order online and track your order live.Bacon, Egg and Cheese. $10.47. Custom Omelette. $12.28. Bacon.
https://www.doordash.com/store/bagel-bin-deli-revere-3459721…
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web search NEUTRAL — Cream Cheese to Go. Classic Deli Sandwiches. Hoagies. Big Scott's Little Treats & Sweets.Are there options similar to The Bagel Bin & Deli that are available on Uber Eats? Browse nearby places to find…
https://www.ubereats.com/store/the-bagel-bin-&-deli/05IgTMTc…
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“The crisper bin can be set to high humidity to prolong the freshness of produce like leafy greens.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that setting the crisper drawer to high humidity is recommended for keeping high-moisture foods like leafy greens fresh and prolonging their lifespan.
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web search NEUTRAL — Properly using your crisper drawers helps keep produce fresher for longer, reducing waste and saving money. Store leafy greens and thin-skinned vegetables in the high-humidity drawer and ethylene-prod…
https://www.marthastewart.com/how-to-use-crisper-drawer-1194…
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web search NEUTRAL — A crisper drawer that is set to a high humidity helps to keep high-moisture foods like leafy greens "crisp" and can help prolong their lifespan. A fresh drawer's purpose is to store food at the lowest…
https://www.whirlpool.com/blog/kitchen/crisper-drawer-settin…
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web search NEUTRAL — The crisper drawer in your refrigerator is designed to maintain a specific environment that keeps your fruits and vegetables fresh for a longer period. One of the key factors in achieving this is humi…
https://theflexkitchen.com/is-crisper-high-or-low-humidity/
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“Fruits and veggies should typically be stored separately from one another. A lot of fruits produce ethylene gas, which can actually make leafy greens in particular go bad faster.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that certain fruits emit ethylene gas, which can accelerate the spoilage of other produce, particularly leafy greens, and advises storing fruits and vegetables separately.
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web search NEUTRAL — Some fruits and vegetables emit ethylene gas, a natural ripening hormone, which can accelerate the spoilage of other nearby produce.Tomatoes emit ethylene gas and can cause potatoes to sprout and spoi…
https://www.spicejin.com/reviews-and-articles/10-fruits-and-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mixing Ethylene-Producing Fruits With Others.When left on the counter, this gas spreads to nearby fruits and vegetables, causing them to soften, change color and spoil much faster. Storing apples in t…
https://www.rightlivin.com/en/everyday-habits-cause-grocerie…
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web search NEUTRAL — Store fruits and vegetables separately in the fridge! Keep ethylene-producing fruits away from non-producers, like leafy greens, to prevent premature ripening.
https://vitesy.com/blog/food-waste/how-store-fruits-vegetabl…
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“Potatoes should be kept in a dark drawer outside of the fridge and shouldn't be stored with garlic or onions.”
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Multiple web search results advise that potatoes should be stored in a cool, dry, dark area, and specifically warn against storing them with onions or garlic due to gas emission issues.
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web search NEUTRAL — How to store potatoes and onions at home, storage tips for onions and potatoes#lrrchannel#howtostorepotatoes#kitchentips#potatoes#howtostoreonions#storageides.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t005qdIrlnM
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web search NEUTRAL — The storage guidelines for potatoes, onions, and garlic are similar in that they all can be stored in a cool, dry, dark and ventilated area, however, potatoes should not be stored with onions because …
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web search NEUTRAL — 4. Should cooked potatoes be refrigerated? Yes, for sure. Once potatoes are cooked, they have to go in the fridge within two hours. Eat them within 3 to 4 days or bacteria starts growing. 5. Why do re…
https://saweracooking.com/can-potatoes-be-stored-in-the-refr…
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“When you store them wet [produce], they’re gonna have that moisture trapped against them. That causes them to go bad prematurely. It can also cause them to freeze, because you’re adding that excess water.”
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“Strawberries, for instance, tend to last longer if you remove the stems and store them in a towel-lined, sealed container.”
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“Bananas and tomatoes stay fresher out of the fridge.”
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“Bread is best stored out of the fridge.”
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“Coffee is also better off in more temperate environments [than the fridge].”
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“Many foods will stay fresh or good long after a Sell By date, or in some cases, even a Use By date.”
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“If you cook ground beef or other foods like that, you’ll buy yourself another few days after the Use By date, once you’ve cooked it.”
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