What should be placed on the lowest shelf in a refrigerator?

Question

A. Raw ground poultry
B. Ready-to-eat foods
C. Whole cuts of raw beef
D. Raw fish

Answer 1

D. Raw fish

Raw fish should be placed on the lowest shelf in a refrigerator to prevent any potential cross-contamination with other foods. Placing raw fish on the lowest shelf also helps to prevent any juices from dripping onto other foods and reduces the risk of foodborne illness.