There’s a right way and a wrong way.
Should it be wrapped in plastic wrap or placed in a resealable bag?
And importantly: Is there a specific place in the fridge where bacon should always go?
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With these serious inquiries, we turned to the experts at Wright Brand bacon.
Brad Davis is the Associate Director of Bacon Research & Development at Wright Brand.
This is because oxygen exposure, as well as temperature, affects the freshness of bacon.
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Like with any meat product, temperatures above 40F can cause bacteria growth and spoilage, says Davis.