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Food Storage Chart
(Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage
temperature, and the quality of the food when purchased.)
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DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter 1 month 6-9 months Wrap tightly or cover.
Milk & cream 1 week Not recommended Check carton date. Close tightly. Don't return unused portions to
original container. Don't freeze cream unless whipped.
Cream cheese, cheese spread 1-2 weeks Not recommended Wrap tightly.
& cheese food
Cottage cheese 3-5 days Not recommended Store in original carton. Check carton date.
Sour cream 10 days
Hard cheese (Swiss, Cheddar 1-2 months 4-6 months Wrap tightly. Cut off any mold.
& Parmesan) May become crumbly
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Eggs in the shell, 3 weeks Not recommended Refrigerate small ends down.
Leftover yolks or whites 2-4 days 9-12 months For each cup of yolks to be frozen, add 1 tsp. sugar for use in
sweet, or 1 tsp. salt for non-sweet dishes.
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Apples 1 month 8 months (cooked) May also store unripe or hard apples at 60-70°F.
Bananas 2-4 days 6 months (whole/peeled) Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. Bananas & avo-
Pears, plums, avocados 3-4 days Not recommended cados darken when refrigerated.
Berries, cherries, apricots 2-3 days 6 months
Grapes 3-5 days 1 month (whole)
Citrus fruits 1-2 weeks Not recommended May also store at 60-70°E If refrigerated, store uncovered.
Pineapples, cut 2-3 days 6-12 months Will not ripen after purchase. Use quickly.
Asparagus 1-2 days 8-10 months Don't wash before refrigerating. Store in crisper.
Brussels sprouts, broccoli, 3-5 days 8-10 months Wrap odorous foods. Leave peas in pods. Store in crisper.
cauliflower, green peas, lima
beans, peppers
Cabbage, celery 1-2 weeks 10-12 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in crisper.
Carrots, parsnips, beets, & 7-10 days 8-10 months Remove tops. Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.
turnips
Lettuce 7-10 days Not recommended Store in crisper.
POULTRY & FISH
Chicken and Turkey, whole 1-2 days 12 months Keep in original packaging for refrigeration. When freezing
Chicken and Turkey, pieces 1-2 days 9 months longer than 2 weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap.
Fish 1-2 days 2-6 months
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Bacon 7 days l month Fresh meats can be kept in original packaging for refrigeration.
Beef or lamb, ground 1-2 days 3-4 months Place in the Meat and Cheese Drawer. When freezing longer than
Beef or lamb, roast & steak 3-5 days 6-9 months 2 weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap.
Ham, fully cooked, whole 7 days 1-2 months
half 5 days 1-2 months
slices 3 days 1-2 months Unopened, vacuum-packed luncheon meat may be kept up to 2
Luncheon meat 3-5 days 1-2 months weeks in the Meat and Cheese Drawer.
Pork, roast 3-5 days 4-6 months
Pork, chops 3-5 days 4 months
Sausage, ground i-2 days 1-2 months
Sausage, smoked 7 days I-2 months
X/eal 3-5 days 4-6 months Processed meats should be tightly wrapped and stored in the Meat
Frankfurters 7 days 1 month and Cheese Drawer.
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