Food Storage Chart (continued)
Refrigerator Freezer
Foods Time Time Storage Tips
Since vegetables remain fresh longest in a moist env@onment, they should be stor_'d in the Vari
FRESH VEGETABLES Crisper with the control im the "Vegetables" setting, If the crispers are nl)t two-lhirds hdl, store
vegetables in phtstie bags or plastic omtaincrs to prevent moisture loss.
Asparagus 2-3 days 8-12 months Don't wash before refrigerating. Store in the
crisper.
Brussels sprouts & 3-5 clays 8-12 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.
broccoli
Cabbage & celery 1-2 weeks Not recommended Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.
Cauliflower & snap 1week 8-12 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.
beans
Carrots, parsnips, 2 weeks 8-12 mouths Remove tops. Wrap Odorous foods and
beets, radishes & refrigerate in the crisper.
turnips
Green peas & lima 3-5 days 8-12 months Leave in pods & refrigerate.
beans
Lettuce & other salad 1 week Not recommended Wash. Drain well. Refrigerate in the crisper.
greens
Onions, green 3-5 days 8-12 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in crisper,
Peppers 1 week 8-12 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in crisper.
FRESH POULTRY & FISH
Chicken 1-2 day's 6-12 months Can be kept in original packaging for
Turkey, duck & goose 1-2 days 4-6 months refrigeration. Place in the Meat/Cheese
drawer _Mth control on the "FRESH MEAT"
Fish 1-2 day's 1-2 months setting. When freezing longer than 2 weeks,
overwrap with suitable freezer wrap.
Beef, ground 1-2 days 4-6 months Can be kept in original packaging for
Beef, roast & steak 3-5 clays 9-12 months refrigeration. Place in the/V!eat/Cheese
drawer with control on the 'FRESH MEAT"
Pork 3-5 days 6-9 months setting. When freezing longer than 2 weeks,
overwrap with suitable freezer wrap.
Veal 3-5 days 4-6 months
Sausage, ground 1-2 day's 1-3 months
Lamb 3-5 days 9-12 months
FRESH MEATS
Bacon 7 days 1 month Processed meats should be tightly wrapped
and stored in the Meat/Cheese drawer with
Frankfurters 7 days 2 weeks the control on the "DELUCHEESE" setting.
Ham, whole 7 days 1-3 months
half 5 days 1-3 months
slices 3 days- 1-2 months
' ' pened p 1 eon me
,, 4 J g
Luncheon meat 3-5 da_ Not recommended ' _uno ; Vacuum: acked reich &
maybe kept up tO 2 weeksl
Sausage, smoked 7 days Not recommended
°Srmrces: Urtite_l States Department ofA_ riculture; Food Marketing institute; CooperatNe Extc'nsion Service, Iowa State' Ullixersity
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