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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.
IBananas 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
IGrapes 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.
IPineapples, 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 _brrefrigeration. Place in the Meat
IChicken and Turkey, pieces 1-2 days 9 months and Cheese Drawer. When freezing longer than 2 weeks, over-
IFish 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 1month 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 Extension Service, owa S e Un vers lv