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The guidelines for freezer storage are for quality only—frozen foods stored continuously at 0°F (-18°C) or below can be kept indefinitely. Looking for a specific item? Check out FoodKeeper to find storage tips for over 650 food and beverages. Download Cold Food Storage Chart as PDF
Cold Food Storage Chart: Storage guidelines for home-refrigerated foods to keep them from spoiling or becoming dangerous to eat. Meat and Poultry Charts: Use these timetables to determine how long to cook meat & poultry products. Times are approximate.
The FoodKeeper helps you understand food and beverages storage. It will help you maximize the freshness and quality of items. By doing so you will be able to keep items fresh longer than if they were not stored properly.
Food Type Refrigerator [40°F (4°C) or below] Freezer [0°F (-18°C) or below] Fully-cooked, vacuum-sealed at plant, unopened 2 weeks or “use by” date 1 to 2 months Cooked, store-wrapped, whole 1 week 1 to 2 months Cooked, store-wrapped, slices, half, or spiral cut 3 to 5 days 1 to 2 months Country ham, cooked 1 week 1 month Canned ...
Follow the guidelines below for storing food in the refrigerator and freezer. The short time limits for home-refrigerated foods will help keep them from spoiling or becoming dangerous to eat.
When roasting meat and poultry, set the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) or higher. Explore the charts below to learn how to get great results every time you cook. Note: The information on this page does not include foods containing ground meat and poultry, including meatloaf and sausage.
Keep food safe by type of food, by type of event, in all seasons, and in a disaster or emergency. Find tips from FoodSafety.gov on safe food handling, cooking, and storage practices that help prevent food poisoning and foodborne illness.
Get the latest news, tips, and alerts from foodsafety.gov and find out what you need to know about safely handling and storing food to prevent food poisoning.
Some foods are more frequently associated with food poisoning or foodborne illness than others. It is especially important to handle these foods properly. Use these tips and techniques to help keep food safe and prevent food poisoning. Download Table as PDF
Food may be safely refrozen if it still contains ice crystals or is at 40°F (4°C) or below, however, its quality may suffer. Never taste food to determine its safety. Use this chart as a general guide.