Prudent Food Storage, Questions and Answers. Shelf Lives: Time, Temperature, Moisture and Light. The Techniques of Food Storage: Grains and Legumes, Dry Milks, Canned Goods, Sweeteners, Fats and Oils, Cooking Staples, Infant Formula. Spoilage: Insect Infestations, Molds in Foods, Bacterial Spoilage, Enzymatic Action in Food Spoilage. Specific Equipment Questions: Storage Containers, CO2 and Nitrogen, Oxygen Absorbers, Desiccants, Diatomaceous Earth.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Factsheet - Safe Food Storage: At the supermarket, On your way home, Storing shelf stable foods, Storing refrigerated food, Storing frozen foods, Durable life information on food products.

This publication contains resources and information for the general public and individuals who are educating the public about responses to emergency situations. The majority of the information focuses on food and water safety and storage, before, during and after natural disasters.

7 Mistakes of Food Storage by Vicki Tate. There are seven common mistakes people make when storing food. They are: 1. Variety 2. Extended staples 3. Vitamins 4. Quick and easy and “psychological foods” 5. Balance 6. Containers 7. Use your storage.