Food Storage Tips
E
FOODS
POULTRY AND FISH
Chicken and Turkey, whole
Chicken and Turkey, pieces
Fish
MEATS
Bacon
Beef or lamb, ground
Beef or lamb, roast and steak
Ham, fully cooked,
Luncheon meat
Pork, roast
Pork, chops
Sausage, ground
Sausage, smoked
Veal
Frankfurters
Sources :
United States Department of Agriculture; Food Marketing Institute;
Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University
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REFRIGERATOR
1-2 days
1-2 days
1-2 days
7 days
1-2 days
3-5 days
whole
7 days
half
5 days
slices
3 days
3-5 days
3-5 days
3-5 days
1-2 days
7 days
3-5 days
7 days
FREEZER
12 months
Keep in original packaging for
refrigeration. Place in the Meat
9 months
and Cheese Drawer. When
2-6 months
freezing longer than 2 weeks,
overwrap with freezer wrap.
1 month
3-4 months
Fresh meats can be kept in
original packaging for
refrigeration.
6-9 months
Place in the Meat and Cheese
Drawer. When freezing longer
1-2 months
than 2 weeks, overwrap with
1-2 months
freezer wrap.
1-2 months
1-2 months
Unopened, vacuum-packed
luncheon meat may be kept up
to 2 weeks in the Meat and
Cheese Drawer.
4-6 months
4 months
1-2 months
1-2 months
4-6 months
Processed meats should be
tightly wrapped and stored in
1 month
the Meat and Cheese Drawer.
STORAGE TIPS