Cold Storage Chart. How long can I keep foods in the refrigerator or freezer?
Cold Storage Chart |
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Product | Refrigerator (40 °F or below) | Freezer (0 °F or below) |
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Salads |
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Egg, chicken, ham, tuna & macaroni salads | 3 to 5 days | Does not freeze well |
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Hot dogs |
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opened package | 1 week | 1 to 2 months |
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unopened package | 2 weeks | 1 to 2 months |
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Luncheon meat |
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opened package or deli sliced | 3 to 5 days | 1 to 2 months |
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unopened package | 2 weeks | 1 to 2 months |
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Bacon & Sausage |
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Bacon | 7 days | 1 month |
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Sausage, raw — from chicken, turkey, pork, beef | 1 to 2 days | 1 to 2 months |
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Hamburger & Other Ground Meats |
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Hamburger, ground beef, turkey, veal, pork, lamb, & mixtures of them
| 1 to 2 days | 3 to 4 months |
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Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb & Pork |
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Steaks | 3 to 5 days | 6 to 12 months |
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Chops | 3 to 5 days | 4 to 6 months |
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Roasts | 3 to 5 days | 4 to 12 months |
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Fresh Poultry |
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Chicken or turkey, whole | 1 to 2 days | 1 year |
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Chicken or turkey, pieces | 1 to 2 days | 9 months |
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Soups & Stews |
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Vegetable or meat added | 3 to 4 days | 2 to 3 months |
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Leftovers |
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Cooked meat or poultry | 3 to 4 days | 2 to 6 months |
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Chicken nuggets or patties | 3 to 4 days | 1 to 3 months |
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Pizza | 3 to 4 days | 1 to 2 months |
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