FOOD ST©RAGERECOMMENDATIONS
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thinly sliced lunch meats
egg, chicken, tuna and ham salads
macaroni salads
pre-stuffed chops, chicken breasts
store-prepared convenience meals
32-35 F (0-2_C) 1-2 days NR
32-35_F (0-2_C) 3-5 days NR
32-35 F (0-2_C) 3-5 days NR
32-35_F (0-2_C) 1 day NR
32-35 F (0-2_C) 1-2 days NR
Check "use by" or "sell by" dates.
These foods do not freeze well. If you need
to freeze, do so immediately, not after they
have been held in the refrigerator.
DAIRY IF© © IF_S
butter
cottage or ricotta cheese
cream cheese
natural cheese (cheddar, brick, etc.)
process cheese
grated Parmesan or Roman©
yogurt
whole, Iowfat or skim milk
32-35 F (0-2_C) 3 months I year
32-35_F (0-2_C) 1-2 weeks 4 weeks
32-35_F (0-2_C) 2 weeks
32-35 F (0-2_C) 3-6 months 6-8 months
32-35 F (0-2_C) 3-4 weeks 6-8 months
32-35_F (0-2_C) 1 year
32-35 F (0-2_C) 1 month
32-35 F (0-2_C) 1-2 weeks
Check "sel! by" dates.
Store cheese in original packaging until
ready to use. After opening, rewrap tightly
in plastic wrap or aluminum foi!.
Thaw frozen cheese in the refrigerator to
reduce crumbling.
fresh, in shell 32_F (0_C) 3 weeks NR
hard cooked 32-35 F (0-2_C) I week NR
liquid pasteurized or egg substitutes
opened 32-35 F (O-2_C) 3 days NR
unopened 32-35 F (0-2_C) 10 days 1 year
Keep fresh eggs refrigerated.
Do not eat hard cooked eggs that have
been at room temperature for more than
2 hours.
C©©IKIED MEAT" & PO_,_ITAY _ EFsTOVERS
cooked meat and meat dishes 32-35_F (O-2_C) 3-4 days
gravy and meat broth 32-35_F (0-2_C) 1-2 days
fried or plain chicken, pieces 32-35 F (0-2_C) 3-4 days
cooked poultry dishes 32-35 F (0-2 C) 3-4 days
pieces covered with broth, gravy 32-35_F (0-2_C) 1-2 days
chicken nuggets, patties 32-35 F (0-2_C) 1-2 days
2-3 months
2-3 months
4 months
4-6 months
6 months
1-3 months
Refrigerate or freeze leftovers in covered
shallow containers within 2 hours after
cooking. Reheat leftovers to 165F (74_C).
SO_#IPS & STEWS
vegetable 32-35_F (0-2_C) 3-4 days 2-3 months
meat added 32-35 F (0-2_C) 3-4 days 2-3 months
Reheat to at least 165F (74_C) before
serving.
Recommended freezer ulc_rage temperm_lre fs Of: (180 (NR) ul;mds f_z not recommended fc;,r fkeez g.
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