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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
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Butter
I month
6-9 months
Wrap tightly or cover.
Milk & cream
I 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
EGGS
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Eggs in the shell,
3 weeks
Not recommended
Refrigerate small ends down.
Leftover yolks or whites
2-4 days
I 9-12 months
For each cup of yolks to be frozen, add I tsp. sugar for use in
sweet, or 1 tsp. salt for non-sweet dishes.
FRUIT
Apples
I month
g months (cooked)
May also store unripe or hard apples at 60-70°F.
I Bananas
2-4 days
6 months (whole/peeled)
Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. Bananas & avo-
cados darken when refrigerated.
, Pears plums, avocados
3-4 days
Not recommended
i Berries, cberries, apricots
2 3 days
, 6 months
I Grapes
3-5 days
I month (whole)
i Citrus fruits
1-2 weeks
Not recommended
May also store at 60-70°F. If refrigerated, store uncovered.
I Pineapples, cut
2-3 days
6-12 months
Will not ripen after purchase. Use quickly.
VEGETABLES
Asparagus
1-2 d_ys
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, green onions, peppers
Cabbage, celery
I-2 weeks
10-12 months
Wrap odorous foods & refi-igeratein 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
I-2 days
12 months
Keep in original packaging _br refrigeration. Place in the Meat
I Chicken and Turkey, pieces
1-2 days
9 months
and Cheese Drawer. When freezing longer than 2 weeks, over-
I Fish
I-2 days
2-6 months
wrap with freezer wrap.
]MEATS
Bacon
7 days
! month
Beef or lamb, ground
1 2 days
3-4 months
Fresh meats can be kept in original packaging for refrigeration.
Beef or lamb, roast & steak
3-5 days
6-9 months
Place in the Meat and Cheese Drawer. When freezing longer
Ham, fully, cooked, whole
7 days
1-2 months
than 2 weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap.
half
5 days
1-2 months
slices
3 days
I-2 months
Luncheon meat
3-5 days
I-2 months
Unopened, vacuum packed luncheon meat may be kept up to 2
Pork, roast
3-5 days
4-6 months
weeks in the Meat and Cheese Drawer.
Pork. chops
3-5 days
4 months
Sausage, ground
1-2 days
1-2 months
Sausage, smoked
7 days
1-2 months
Veal
3-5 days
4-6 months
Frankfurters
7 days
1 month
Processed meats should be tightly wrapped and stored in the
Meat and Cheese Drawer.
Sources:
United
States
DeparUnent
of Agriculnlre;
Food
Marketing
Insti(ute;
C(ioperatJve
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