![]() ![]() For more information, check out Selecting and Serving Produce Safely from the FDA. These storage times are approximate - some fruits may keep longer or shorter than the time listed - always check for signs of spoilage. Washing fruit with soap, detergent, or commercial produce wash is not recommended. Wash all produce thoroughly under running water before preparing and/or eating. Fruits Always refrigerate fruit that is purchased pre-cut or packaged. Non-dairy milk alternates - almond, soy, rice, etc. May be left at room temperature for 1 to 2 daysĬheese, hard - Cheddar, Swiss, block Parmesan, etc.Ħ months (unopened) 3 to 4 weeks (opened)Ĭheese, shredded - Cheddar, Mozzarella, etc. Leftovers with meat, fish, poultry or egg Liquid pasteurized eggs or egg substitutes (opened) Liquid pasteurized eggs or egg substitutes (unopened) "Use by" date if available or 2 weeks (unopened) 3 to 5 days (opened)Ģ weeks or "Use by" date (unopened) 3-5 days (opened)Ģ to 3 months (ground) 6 to 9 months (roasts and steaks)Ĭommercially canned meat, poultry or fish Ham, fully cooked, vacuum-sealed at plant Ham, fully cooked, store-wrapped, slices, half or spiral cut Sausage, fully cooked, from chicken, turkey, pork or beef Sausage, raw from chicken, turkey, pork or beef Within 1 week of "Use by" date (unopened) 1 week (opened)Ħ months or until the "use-by" date on the package (unopened) Ground beef, turkey, veal, pork or lamb, stew meat Room temperature such as in a pantry or in a cupboard (50 to 70☏)įreezer at 0☏ or below (storage times are for quality only)įresh beef, veal, lamb or pork (steaks, chops or roasts) This chart contains recommended storage times for best quality in the pantry and freezer and for best quality and safety in the refrigerator: Because freezing keeps food safe indefinitely, the following recommended freezer storage times are for quality (flavor, color, texture, etc.) only. If freezing meat and poultry in its original package longer than 2 months, cover these packages with heavy-duty foil, plastic wrap or freezer paper or place the package inside a freezer bag.įreezer: Freezers should be kept at 0☏ (-18☌) or lower when measured with a refrigerator/freezer thermometer.Keep meat and poultry in its package until just before using.Follow handling recommendations on product.Purchase the product before "sell-by" or expiration date. ![]() Because product dates are not a guide for safe use of a product, here are a few tips to follow: Use a refrigerator thermometer to check! These short, but safe, time limits will keep refrigerated food from spoiling or causing someone to become ill. ![]() Refrigerator: Refrigerators should be kept at or below 40☏ (4☌). However, foods stored for longer than recommended times or beyond date on the package may change quality, color and flavor. Room temperature such as in a pantry or in a cupboard: Many staples and canned foods have a relatively long shelf life. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), proper home food storage helps maintain safety as well as food quality by keeping flavor, color, texture and nutrients in food. ![]()
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