![]() ![]() Hummus (traditional - no preservatives, not pasteurized)īread products, baked commercially such as bread, flat breads, rolls, buns, etc. Hummus (commercial- pasteurized with preservatives) Condiments, Sauces and Canned Goods FoodĬommercially canned food, high acid (juices, fruit, tomato soup, etc.)ġ2 to 18 months (canned items will be safe to eat well past the 'use-by' or 'best by' date as long as the can shows no dents, rust, or swelling)Ĭommercially canned food, low acid (meat, soups, beans, carrots, corn, peas, etc.)Ģ to 5 years (canned items will be safe to eat well past the 'use-by' or 'best by' date as long as the can shows no dents, rust, or swelling) Pantry or cupboard at room temperature (50 to 70☏)Ħ to 18 months (unopened) 3 to 6 months (opened)Ģ to 3 years (unopened) 6 months (opened)Ħ to 12 months (unopened) 2 to 3 months (opened)Ħ to 12 months (unopened) 6 to 8 months (opened)ġ2 months (unopened) 6 to 12 months (opened)Ħ to 12 months (unopened) 3 to 5 months (opened)Ħ to 24 months (unopened) 2 to 3 months (opened)Ģ years or 'Best if Used by' date on container (unopened) Until ripe - tender, fully developed and ready to eatġ0 to 12 months ( freezing winter squash) For more information, check out Selecting and Serving Produce Safely from the FDA. These storage times are approximate - some fruits may keep longer or shorter than the time listed - always check for signs of spoilage. Washing fruit with soap, detergent, or commercial produce wash is not recommended. ![]() Wash all produce thoroughly under running water before preparing and/or eating. Fruits Always refrigerate fruit that is purchased pre-cut or packaged. Non-dairy milk alternates - almond, soy, rice, etc. May be left at room temperature for 1 to 2 daysĬheese, hard - Cheddar, Swiss, block Parmesan, etc.Ħ months (unopened) 3 to 4 weeks (opened)Ĭheese, shredded - Cheddar, Mozzarella, etc. Leftovers with meat, fish, poultry or egg Liquid pasteurized eggs or egg substitutes (opened) Liquid pasteurized eggs or egg substitutes (unopened) "Use by" date if available or 2 weeks (unopened) 3 to 5 days (opened)Ģ weeks or "Use by" date (unopened) 3-5 days (opened)Ģ to 3 months (ground) 6 to 9 months (roasts and steaks)Ĭommercially canned meat, poultry or fish Ham, fully cooked, vacuum-sealed at plant Ham, fully cooked, store-wrapped, slices, half or spiral cut Sausage, fully cooked, from chicken, turkey, pork or beef Sausage, raw from chicken, turkey, pork or beef Within 1 week of "Use by" date (unopened) 1 week (opened)Ħ months or until the "use-by" date on the package (unopened) Ground beef, turkey, veal, pork or lamb, stew meat Room temperature such as in a pantry or in a cupboard (50 to 70☏)įreezer at 0☏ or below (storage times are for quality only)įresh beef, veal, lamb or pork (steaks, chops or roasts) This chart contains recommended storage times for best quality in the pantry and freezer and for best quality and safety in the refrigerator: Because freezing keeps food safe indefinitely, the following recommended freezer storage times are for quality (flavor, color, texture, etc.) only.
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