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DELI FOODS, DAIRY PRODUCTS AND OTHER FOODS
DELI FOODS
thinly sliced lunch meats 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1–2 days NR Check ”use by” or ”sell by” dates.
egg, chicken, tuna and ham salads 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–5 days NR These foods do not freeze well. If you need
macaroni salads 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–5 days NR to freeze, do so immediately, not after they
pre-stuffed chops, chicken breasts 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1 day NR have been held in the refrigerator.
store-prepared convenience meals 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1–2 days NR
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AIRY FOODS
butter
32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3 months 1 year Check ”sell by” dates.
cottage or ricotta cheese 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1–2 weeks 4 weeks
cream cheese 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 2 weeks Store cheese in original packaging until
natural cheese (cheddar, brick, etc.) 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–6 months 6–8 months ready to use. After opening, rewrap tightly
process cheese 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–4 weeks 6–8 months in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
grated Parmesan or Romano 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1 year
yogurt 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1 month Thaw frozen cheese in the refrigerator to
whole, lowfat or skim milk 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1–2 weeks reduce crumbling.
EGGS
fresh, in shell 32˚F (0˚C) 3 weeks NR Keep fresh eggs refrigerated.
hard cooked 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1 week NR
liquid pasteurized or egg substitutes Do not eat hard cooked eggs that have
opened 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3 days NR been at room temperature for more than
unopened 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 10 days 1 year 2 hours.
COOKED MEAT & POULTRY LEFTOVERS
cooked meat and meat dishes 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–4 days 2–3 months Refrigerate or freeze leftovers in covered
gravy and meat broth 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1–2 days 2–3 months shallow containers within 2 hours after
fried or plain chicken, pieces 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–4 days 4 months cooking. Reheat leftovers to 165˚F (74˚C).
cooked poultry dishes 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–4 days 4–6 months
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32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1–2 days 6 months
chicken nuggets, patties 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 1–2 days 1–3 months
SOUPS & STEWS
vegetable 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–4 days 2–3 months Reheat to at least 165˚F (74˚C) before
meat added 32–35˚F (0–2˚C) 3–4 days 2–3 months serving.
*Recommended freezer storage temperature is 0˚F (-18˚C). (NR) stands for not recommended for freezing.
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