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Is it still okay?
We've all looked in the fridge for something for dinner and came across some unrecognizable moldy food. Which leads to the question: Just how long can you keep that in the
refrigerator or freezer?
Raw or unprepared
Food |
In
fridge |
In Freezer |
Bacon |
7 days |
1 month |
Beef steaks |
3-5 days |
6-12 months |
Chicken/turkey
(raw) |
1-2 days |
1 year |
Eggs |
3 weeks |
Don't
freeze |
Lunch meat
(once opened) |
3-5 days |
1-2 months if wrapped in
freezer wrap |
Mayo |
2 months |
Don't freeze |
Pork chops |
3-5 days |
4-6 months |
Pork sausage |
1-2 days |
1 month |
Cooked or prepared
Food |
In
fridge |
In Freezer |
Chicken nuggets |
1-2 days |
1-3 months |
Ham |
7 days |
1-2 months |
Meat |
3-4 days |
2-3 months |
Pastas |
4-5 days |
1-3 months |
Pizza |
1-2 days |
1-3 months |
Poultry dishes |
3-4 days |
4-6 months |
Rice |
4-5 days |
1-2 months |
Salads made with mayo |
3-5 days |
Don't freeze |
Soups |
3-4 days |
2-3 months |
TV dinners |
keep frozen until cooked |
3-4 months |
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