| ITEM | IN REFRIGERATOR (40oF) | IN FREEZER (0oF) |
|---|---|---|
| MEATS (Fresh) Roasts, Steaks, Chops, Ground Meat |
3-5 days 3-5 days 1-2 days |
6-12 months 6-9 months 3-4 months |
| HOT DOGS, LUNCH MEATS Hot Dogs, Opened Hot Dogs, Unopened* Lunch Meats, Opened Lunch Meats, Unopened* |
1 week 2 weeks 3-5 days 2 weeks |
In freezer wrap- 1-2 months |
| MEATS (Leftover) Leftover Meat Dishes Gravy and Meat Broth |
3-4 days 1-2 days |
2-3 months 2-3 months |
| POULTRY (Fresh) Chicken or Turkey (whole) Chicken or Turkey (pieces) Giblets |
1-2 days 1-2 days 1-2 days |
1 year 9 months 3-4 months |
| POULTRY (Cooked, Leftover) Leftover Chicken Dishes Leftover Fried Chicken Leftover Pieces, Plain Leftover Pieces with gravy Chicken Nuggets, Patties |
3-4 days 3-4 days 3-4 days 1-2 days 1-2 days |
4-6 months 4 months 4 months 6 months 1-3 months |
| SOUPS and STEWS Vegetable or Meat added |
3-4 days |
2-3 months |
| EGGS Fresh Hardcooked Egg Substitutes, opened Egg Substitutes, unopened |
3 weeks 1 week 3 days 10 days |
Do Not Freeze Do Not Freeze Do Not Freeze 1 year |
| DELI & VACUUM-PACKED Store-prepared Egg, Chicken, Tuna, Ham, Macaroni Salad Commercial brand vacuum packed dinners |
3-5 days 2 weeks, unopened |
Do Not Freeze Do Not Freeze |