Food Storage Chart (Storage thnes val T depending on tx_oe of packaging aid storage temperature.)
Butter 1-2 weeks 6-9 months Wrap tightly or cover.
Milk & cream 1 week Not recommended Cheek cax'(on da_e. Close 5ghtl}. DoH't return Ullused portions to
original container. Don't freeze cream unless whipped.
Cream cheese, cheese 1-'2weeks Not recommended Wrap tightly. Some can be stored hmger.
spread & cheese food
Cottage cheese 5-7 days Not recommended Store in original carton. Cheek carton date.
Sour cream ]0 da.vs
Hard cheese (Swiss, 1-2 months May become crmnb]y Wrap tightly. Cut off any mold.
Cheddar & Parmesan)
EGGS
Eggs in the shell, 1 week Not recommended Refrigerate small ends do_v71,
Leftover yolks or whites 2 4 days 9-12 months For each cup of yolks to be frozen, add 1 tsp. sugar for use in
sweet, or 1 tsp. salt for non-sweet dishes.
FRUITS
Apples 1 month 6-12 months May also store unripe or hard apples at 60-70°E
Banm_as, pears, peaches, 3-5 days 6-12 months Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. Bananas &
plums, avocados & apricots avocados darhen when refrigerated.
Berries, cherries 2-3 days 6-12 months Store covered or in the crispers to prevent moisture loss.
Grapes 3-5 dws
Citrus fi'uits 1-2 weeks Not recommended May aim store at 60-70°E If retiigerated, store uncovered.
Pineapples, cut 2-3 days 6-12 months Will not ripen after purchase. Use quickly.
VEGETABLES
Asparagus 2-3 days 8-12 months Don't wash before refrigerating. Store in crispen
Brussels sprouts & broccoli 3-5 day_ 8-12 months \Vl_.p odourous foods & refrigerate in erispe_:
Cabbage & eele O' l-2 weeks Not recommended V_>apodorous foods & refrigerate in crisper.
Cauliflower & snap beans 1week 8-12 months Wrap o&_rous foods & refrigerate in crisper.
Carrots, parsnips, beets. 2 weeks 8-12 months Remove tops. Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.
radishes & turnips
Green peas & lima beans ,3-5 days 8 1'2 months Leave in pods & refrigerate.
Lettuce & salad greens 1 week Not recommended \_&sh. Drain welh Refrigerate in crisper.
Onions, green 3-5 days 8 12 months Wrap odorous foods & rel}igerate in crisper.
Peppers 1 week
Chicken 1-2 days 6-12 months Keep in original packaging for refrigeration. Place in the Meat
Turkey, duck & goose I-2 days 4-6 months aa_dCheese Drawer. When freezing longer than 2 weeks, o_er-
Fish 1-'2days i-2 months wrap with freezer wrap.
MEATS
Bacon 7 days 1 month Fresh meats ctm be kept in original packaging for refrigeration.
Beef, ground 1 2 days 4-6 months Place in the Meat and Cheese Drawer. When freezing hmger
Beef, roast & steak 3-5 days 9-12 months than 2 weeks, overwrap with t}eezer wrap.
Ham. whole 7 days 1-3 months
half 5 days 1-3 months
slices 3 days 1-2 months
Lamb 3 5 days 9-12 months Unopened, _acuum-paeked luncheon meat may be kept
Luncheon meat 3-5 days Not recommended up to'2 weeks in the Meal: and Cheese Drawer.
Pork 3-5 days 6-9 _,ao1_ths
Sausage, ground 1-2 days 1-3 months
Sausage, smoked 7 days Not recommended
"veal 3-5 days 4-6 months Processed meats should be tightly wrapped and stored in the
Frankfurters 7 days 2 weeks Meat and Cheese Drawer.
Sotuces: United StatesDepartment oIA_ dctdture; Food Markcting_Institute; Cooperati_cExtensionSmMcc IowaStateUnive]slty
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