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Which storage mode should I use?
Approximate storage time Recommended storage mode
Frozen Fresh
(Freezer mode)
Meat, fish and poultry
Meat
Beef (roasts, steaks) 6 – 12 months 1 week ** *
Pork (roasts, steaks) 4 – 8 months 3 – 7 days ** *
Lamb (chops, roasts) 8 – 12 months 5 – 12 days ** *
Other meat (eg.
Kidneys, Liver etc)
3 – 5 months 3 – 5 days
Ground meat
Beef hamburger
(ground)
3 – 4 months 1 – 2 days ** *
Pork, Lamb, Veal,
Turkey (ground)
3 – 4 months 1 – 2 days ** *
Processed meat products
Ham (lean) 1 – 2 months 3 – 5 days ** *
Bacon 1 month 2 – 3 weeks ** *
Sausage (raw) 1 – 2 months 1 – 7 days ** *
Sausage (smoked
links or patties)
1 – 2 months 1 – 3 weeks ** *
Poultry
Chicken or Turkey
(pieces)
4 – 6 months 2 – 5 days ** *
Chicken or Turkey
(whole)
8 – 12 months 2 – 7 days ** *
Goose or Duck 6 months 2 – 5 days ** *
Fish and shellfish
Haddock, Cod, Hake,
Tuna
3 – 4 months 2 – 7 days ** *
Oily fish (eg. Salmon,
Mackerel)
3 – 6 months 3 – 8 days ** *
Shellfish (prepared) 6 months 1 – 5 days ** *
Lobster, Crayfish
(cooked)
2 – 3 days 6 months ** *
** Longer term frozen storage
* Shorter term frozen storage
Fresh storage
Important!
These times are intended as a guide only. If products have a “best-before” or “use-by” date,
always refer to this for storage times. Always check food for signs of spoilage before consumption.