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FISH AND SHELLFISH
Fish
FattyFish(mackerel,
trout, salmon)
LeanFish(cod, flounder,
etc)
Frozenor Breaded
1-2 Days 2-3 Months
1-2 Days 6 Months
na 3 Months
Keepin originalwrapper and store in coldest part of refrigerator,Pack-
age invapor-proof and moisture proof wrap for freezer,Freezeat 0°R
Thaw in refrigeratoror Check date code, Freezein originalpackaging,
Sheflfish
Shrimp (uncooked) 1-2 Days 12 Months
Crab 3-5 Days 10 Months Tofreeze package in vapor-proof and moisture-proof container.
Cooked Fishor Shellfish 2-3 Days 3 Months
MEAT
Fresh, Uncooked
Chops
Ground
Roast
Bacon
Sausage
Steak
Poultry
Lunch meat
2-4 Days
1 Day
2-4 Days
1-2 Weeks
1-2 Days
2-4 Days
1 Day
3-5 Days
6-12 Months
3-4 Months
6-12 Months
1-2 Months
1-2 Months
6-9 Months
12 Months
1 Month
Check date code for use, Store in coldest part of refrigeratorinoriginal
packaging, Add more packaging in moisture-proof and vapor-proof
container for freezing, Recommended refrigeratortemperature 33°Fto
36°Fand freezertemperature 0°Fto 2°F
Cooked
Meat
Poultry
Ham
2-3 Days
2-3 Days
1-2 weeks
2-3 Months
4-5 Months
1-2 Months
Check date code for use, Store in coldest part of regrigeratorin original
packaging, Package in moisture-proof and vapor-proof containerfor
freezing,
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