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251 GUIDES Temperature & STORAGE GUIDES ITEM TEMP STORAGE Apples 31-32 Do not rinse. Cantaloupe 38-42 Ripen at room temperature. Grapes 32-40 Store in original cartons. Oranges (FL) 32-35 Needs air circulation. Use dunnage rack. Peaches 32 Keep at 65-70. Do not store until ripened. Pears 32-35 Keep at 60-65. Do not store until ripened. Strawberries 32-35 Keep in original carton. Do not wash or trim before storing. 32° - Back of Cooler is Ideal FRUIT VEGETABLES ITEM TEMP STORAGE Broccoli 32-35 Store covered in box with drain shelf. Cabbage 32-35 Leave wrapper leaves on. Store covered. Carrots 32-35 Do not wash until ready to serve. Cauliflower 32-35 Keep in original shipping crate. Store in single layers. Celery 32-35 Keep covered and sprinkle with water. Corn 32-34 Store in original cartons and stack for air flow. Lettuce 32-35 Store tightly with drain shelf or colander. Mushrooms* 34-40 Keep dry. Radishes 32 Rinse, remove tops, and drain. Store covered. No Refrigeration Required ITEM TEMP STORAGE Potatoes 60-70 Store in a dry area. Avoid colder temps as it will cause their starch content to turn to sugar. Tomatoes 55-65 Keep in a dry area out of direct sunlight. Storage Locations in Cooler FRONT 40 TO 45° 45 to 55° - Warmest Part of Cooler is Ideal ITEM TEMP STORAGE Avocados 40-50 Will ripen at room temperature. Cucumbers 45-50 Do not rinse before storing. Lemons 45-50 Store covered. Onions 45-50 Keep dry and well ventilated. ITEM TEMP STORAGE Oranges (CA) 45-50 Rotate occasionally. Peppers 45-50 Avoid getting too cold. Pineapple 45-50 Will not ripen during storage. Squash 40-50 Softer the shell, the cooler the storage. MIDDLE 35 TO 40° BACK 32 TO 35° Avocados Citrus Cucumbers Eggplant Green Beans Melons Pineapple Peppers Red Potatoes Zucchini Herbs Pears Squash Apples Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Corn Grapes Peaches Radishes Lettuce Mushrooms Strawberries

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