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02 OPERATING
FOOD STORAGE TIPS
Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter 2-3 Weeks 6-9 Months Wrap or cover tightly.
Milk 1-2 Weeks Not recommended Check date code. Most milk and similar
products are sold in date-coded cartons that
indicate a product’s peak freshness. Re-seal
with cap or wrap tightly. Do not return unused
portions to original container.
Cream Cheese,
cheese food, and
cheese spread
2-4 Weeks Not recommended Check date code. Keep all cheese tightly
packed in moisture proof wrap.
Hard Cheese(unopened)
3-4 Months 6 Months
Hard Cheese(opened)
2 Months Not recommended
Cottage Cheese 10-15 Days Not recommended
Cream 7-10 Days 2 Months Check date code. Most yogurt, creams, and
similar products are sold in date-coded car-
tons that indicate a product’s peak freshness.
Re-seal or cover tightly. Do not return unused
portions to original container.
Sour Cream 2 Weeks Not recommended
Cream Dips (opened) 1 week Not recommended
Yogurt 10-14 Days Not recommended Check date code. Keep covered.
Frozen Yogurt na 2 Months
EGGS
Eggs (uncooked) 3-4 Weeks Not recommended Check date code. Store eggs in coldest part
of refrigerator and in their original container.
Eggs (cooked) 1 week Not recommended Store in covered container.
Leftover egg dishes 3-4 Days Not recommended Store in covered container.
FRESH FRUITS
Apples I Month Not recommended If storing in refrigerator, do not wash fruit be-
fore storing. Store in moisture resistant bags
or containers. Wrap cut fruits. Some fruits
darken when refrigerated.
Bananas 2-4 Days Not recommended
Peaches, Melons,
Pears,Avocados
3-5 Days Not recommended
Berries and Cherries 2-3 Days 12 Months
Apricots 3-5 Days Not recommended
Grapes 3-5 Days na
Pineapple (un-cut) 2-3 Days Not recommended
Pineapple (cut) 5-7 Days 6-12 Months
Citrus 1-2 Weeks Not recommended Store uncovered.
Juice 6 Days Not recommended
Check date code and re-seal in original container. Don
not return unused portions to original container.
Frozen Juice Thawing only 12 Months Check date code. Do not re-freeze.