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Nursing's Shanina Knighton explains proper food storage

Media | March 25, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

The food storage mistake that's spoiling your food faster

Yahoo Life: Shanina Knighton, adjunct associate professor at  Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, warned that sealing food in damp containers can promote bacterial growth. Trapped moisture acts as a “vehicle” for bacteria, she said, especially harming porous foods such as bread and fruit, which absorb moisture and spoil faster. She advised ensuring containers are completely dry before storing food.