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E coli o157:h7 cross contamination: if lettuce has been sitting in the refrigerator on the top shelf could the food beneath it be contaminated (i think that is a rule for raw meat). how do i properly sanitize the refrigerator to avoid any risks?
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I would: clean the entire fridge (not including freezer) with BLEACH prior to putting any food anywhere in it. My Opinion only Hope it helps Dr Z
Answered 1/5/2020
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