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STORING FROZEN FOOD
The freezer section IS designed for storage of corn-
mercrclly frozen foods and for freezing foods at
home
Packaging -The secret of successful freezing IS
In the packogrng The wrap you use must be olr.
moisture and vapor proof The way you close and
seal the package must not allow olr, moisture or
vapors in or out
Rrgrd polyethylene (plastic) contarners wrth tight-
fitting lids, straight-srded canning freezing jars,
heavy-duty alumrnum forl. plastic-coated paper and
non-permeable plastrc wraps [such as Saran) are
recommended Note Heat-sealed borlrng bags are
easy to use and can be used by themselves or as
carton loners
IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to qulck-
freeze any large quantlty of food. leave enough
space for alr to circulate around packages. Be
careful to leave enough room at the front so the
door can close tlghtly.
Ice Cream Store In the freezer Once the pack-
age is opened, place a prece of aluminum fol or
waxed paper smoothly against the ice cream sur-
face This will prevent ice crystals from formrng
Vacation and moving care
Short vacations. . .
No need to shut off the refrigerator If you WI/I be
away for less than four weeks Use up perrshables,
freeze other Items. If your refrigerator IS equrpped
with an automatrc Ice maker, 1) turn It off 2) shut off
the water supply to the Ice maker. 3) empty the Ice
brn.
Long vacations. . .
Remove all the food if you are going for a month
or more. If Your refrigerator IS equipped wrth an
automatrc Ice maker, turn off the water supply to
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Packaged Frozen Food Store on freezer door
shelf or in the freezer If you plan to store it for a long
trme, re-wrap it wrth alumrnum foil or plastic wrap.
Frozen Meats- The following hints will help
keep the quality in Your frozen meats
1. Freeze meat whrle fresh and In top condrtron
2. Use only recommended wrapping materials
3. Prepare the meat for freezing before wrap-
ping It. Trim off excess fat and remove bones
when practical Meat should not be salted
because salt shortens freezer life
4. Wrap tightly. pressing out as much air as
possible
5. Label and date It
6. Refreezrng thawed meat IS not recommended
Frozen Soups, Juices
Store on freezer door
shelf or In the freezer
STORAGE CHART FOR FROZEN FOOD
Storage times given in this chart are only a
guide. For best use of freezer space, keep fro-
zen foods for short times. Use, then replace as
needed.
Bread ..........................
2months
Cooked Dishes
...............
2-3 months
Fish and Seafoods
Fresh . :.
......................
6 months
Commercially Frozen
......
l-3 months
Fruits ...........................
6months
Ice Cream .......................
1 month
Concentrated Juice
..........
4-6 months
Meats
Bacon ................
Less than 1 month
Pork roasts, chops
..........
3-4 months
Sausage
....................
l-2 months
Beef, veal. lamb roasts
.......
6 months
Ground meat
................
l-2 months
Poultry .....................
3-4 months
Vegetables
....................
6months
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‘Courtesy of Notional Lrvestock and Meat Board ant
USDA
the Ice maker at least a day ahead When the last
load of Ice drops, turn off the Ice maker
Unplug the refrigerator and clean It rinse well
and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to both doors
keeping them open far enough for arr to get In
This ~111 keep c&or and mold from burldrng up
WARNING: Tape blocks out of a child’s
reach...do not allow children near
the refrigerator when the doors are
blocked open. They may become
injured or trapped.
To restart refrigerator, see “Usrng Your Refrigerator ’