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FOOD STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
FISH, MEATS AND POULTRY
FRESH FISH & SEAFOOD
cod, flounder, haddock 34˚F (1˚C) 2 days 6 months Freeze in original wrap up to 2 weeks. Use
sole bluefish, perch 34˚F (1˚C) 2 days 2–3 months freezer wrap, freezer-quality plastic bags
mackerel, salmon 34˚F (1˚C) 4 days 5–9 months or aluminum foil over the commercial wrap
shrimp, oysters 34˚F (1˚C) 1 day 6 months if foods will be frozen for more than a
couple of months.
F
RESH MEAT
beef steaks, r
oasts 34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 3–5 days 6–12 months Freeze in original wrap up to 2 weeks. Use
lamb chops, roasts 34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 3–5 days 6–9 months freezer wrap, freezer-quality plastic bags
pork and veal chops, roasts 34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 3–5 days 4–6 months or aluminum foil over the commercial wrap
variety meats (tongue, liver, etc.) 34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 1–2 days 3–4 months if foods will be frozen for more than a
couple of months.
HAMBURGER, GROUND & STEW MEATS
hamburger, stew meats, 34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 1–2 days 3–4 months Freeze in original wrap up to 2 weeks. Use
ground turkey, veal, pork, lamb freezer wrap, freezer-quality plastic bags
and mixtures or aluminum foil over the commercial wrap
if foods will be frozen for more than a
couple of months.
HOTDOGS & LUNCH MEATS
hotdogs (opened package) 34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 1 week 1–2 months Freeze in freezer wrap. Check ”sell by”
hotdogs (unopened package) 34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 2 weeks 1–2 months dates. Do not use more than 1 week
lunch meats (opened package) 34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 3–5 days 1–2 months after this date.
lunch meats (unopened package) 34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 2 weeks 1–2 months
BACON & SAUSAGE
bacon
34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 7 days 1 month Keep wrapped, and store at recommended
raw sausage (pork, beef, turkey) 34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 1–2 days 1–2 months refrigerator temperatures.
smoked br
eakfast links or patties
34–35˚F (1–2˚C)
7 days
1–2 months
hard sausage (pepperoni, jerky sticks) 34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 2–3 weeks 1–2 months
HAM & CORNED BEEF
corned beef 34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 5–7 days 1 month For freezer storage, drain juices.
ham, whole 34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 7 days 1–2 months
ham, half
34–35˚F (1–2˚C)
3–5 days
1–2 months
ham, slices
34–35˚F (1–2˚C)
3–4 days 1–2 months
FRESH POUL
TR
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chicken or turkey, whole 34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 1–2 days 12 months Freeze in original wrap up to 2 weeks. Use
chicken or turkey, pieces 34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 1–2 days 9 months freezer wrap, freezer-quality plastic bags
duck or goose 34–35˚F (1–2˚C) 1–2 days 6 months or aluminum foil over the commercial wrap
if foods will be frozen for more than a
couple of months.
*Recommended freezer storage temperature is 0˚F (-18˚C).
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