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Food Storage Chart

Food Storage Chart (Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage

temperature, and the quality of the food when purchased. )

Eggs in the shell, 3 weeks Not recommended Refrigerate small ends down.

Leftover yolks or whites 2-4 days 9-12 months For each cup of yolks to be frozem add 1 tsp. sugar for use in

sweet, or 1 tsp. salt for non-sweet dishes.

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Apples I month 8 months (cooked) May also store unripe or hard apples at 60-70°F.

Bananas 2-4 days 6 months (whole/peeled) Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. Bananas & avo-

Pears, plums, avocados 3-4 days Not recommended cados darken when refrigerated.

Berries, cherries, apricots 2-3 days 6 months

Grapes 3-5 days 1 month (whole)

Citrus ti'uits I-2 weeks Not recommended May also store at 60-70°E If refrigerated, store uncovered.

t'lneaPineales,_dscut [ 2-3 da s I 6-12 months Will not ripen after purchase. Use quickly.

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Asparagus 1-2 days 8-10 months Don't wash before refrigerating. Store in crisper.

Brussels sprouts, broccoli, 3-5 days 8-10 months Wrap odorous foods. Leave peas in pods.

cauliflower, green peas, lima

beans, green onions, peppers

Cabbage, celery 1-2 weeks 10-12 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in crisperr.

Carrots, parsnips, beets, & 7-i0 days 8_10 months Remove tops. Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.

turnips

Lettuce 7-10 days I Not recommended ]

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Chicken and Turkey, whole 1-2 days 12 months Keep in original packaging for refrigeration. Place in the Meat

Chicken and Turkey, pieces 1-2 days 9 months and Cheese Drawen When freezing longer than 2 weeks, over-

Fish 1-2 days 2-6 months wrap with freezer wrap.

Bacon 7 days 1 month

Beef or lamb, ground 1-2 days 3-4 months Fresh meats can be kept in original packaging for refrigeration.

Beef or lamb, roast & steak 3-5 days 6-9 months Place in the Meat and Cheese Drawer. When freezing longer

Ham, fully cooked, whole 7 days 1-2 months than 2 weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap.

half 5 days 1-2 months

slices 3 days 1-2 months

Luncheon meat 3-5 days 1-2 months Unopened, vacuum-packed luncheon meat may be kept up to 2

Pork, roast 3-5 days 4-6 months weeks in the Meat and Cheese Drawer.

Pork, chops 3-5 days 4 months

Sausage, ground 1-2 days 1-2 months

Sausage, smoked 7 days 1-2 months

Veal 3-5 days 4-6 months

Frankfnrters 7 days 1 month Processed meats should be tightly wrapped and stored in the

Meat and Cheese Drawer.

Sources: United States Department of Agriculture; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Service, lowa State University

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