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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
CATEGORY
PRODUCT
MEAT
Sausages and Mince
Chops and Steak
Cold Meats
Roasts
Chicken
POULTRY
Roast Chicken
Eggs
SEAFOOD
Whole fish and
fillets
Lobster and Crab
Prawns
DAIRY
Milk
Yoghurt
Hard Cheeses
Soft Cheeses
Butter
FRUIT &
Every fruit and vegetable has a different
VEGETABLES
shelf life. Some stay fresh for a couple of
days e.g beans, others can last for a
couple of months e.g. onions.
LEFT OVERS
Homemade meals
IMPORTANT
Please note, use this information as a guide only, actual storage times will vary depending on how you use your
refrigerator, climatic conditions and the freshness of the food.
REFRIGERATOR
FREEZER
1-2 Days
2-3 Months
3-4 Days
4-6 Months
3-5 Days
4-6 Months
3-5 Days
12 Months
1-2 Days
2 Months
3-5 Days
12 Months
6 Weeks
Not Suitable
2-3 Days
2 Months
1-2 Days
2 Months
1-2 Days
2 Months
Until Expiry Date
Not Suitable
7- 10 Days
Not Suitable
2 Weeks – 2
2 Months
Months
(Grated)
1-2 Weeks
Not Suitable
8 Weeks
12 Months
8-12 Months
When freezing
chop and blanch
in small portions.
3-4 Days
2-6 Months
STORAGE TIPS
Keep cold meat at the back of the
refrigerator where it is coldest.
Plastic can cause meat to sweat if
stored in refrigerator for more than a
day.
Roast can take up to 48 hours to
defrost properly, transfer frozen
roast to the refrigerator 2 days
before use.
If poultry takes on a smell or colour
you are unsure about it is best to
throw it out.
Whole eggs are not suitable for
freezing, slightly beaten eggs may
be frozen for four months.
Store in an airtight container or foil.
Never freeze prawns in salty water
as this will dehydrate the flesh.
If dairy takes on a smell or colour
and you are unsure about it, it is
best to throw it out.
Depending on the variety hard
cheese can last from 2 weeks to
2 months.
Keep vegetables in the crisper and
away from the air vents to avoid
freezing.
Don't wash fruit and vegetables
before storing them in the
refrigerator as this can make them
susceptible to rotting.
Store in sealed container.
Freeze meals in small portion sizes
to limit wastage.
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