HOW LONG CAN YOU KEEP FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER SAFELY

SOURCE;FDA Consumer magazine

Refrigerator/ Freezer


Ground fresh beef 1-2 days 3-4 months

Beef steaks and roasts 3-5 days....6-12 months

Ground Pork or Veal 1-2 days....1-2 months

Pork or Veal chops 3-5 days.... 3-4 months

Pork roasts 3-5 days ....4-8 months

Lean fish (Cod) 1-2 days.... up to 6 months

Fatty fish (Salmon) 1-2 days..... 2-3 months

Chicken or Turkey (whole) 1-2 days..... 12 months

Chicken or Turkey parts 1-2 days..... 9 months

Ground Chicken or Turkey 1-2 days.... 6 months

Milk 5 days.... 1 month