This is the chart you bookmark and come back to every time you're not sure if something is still good. All times based on FDA/USDA guidelines.
Meats & Poultry (Raw)
| Food |
Fridge |
Freezer |
| Ground meat (beef, pork, lamb) |
1-2 days |
3-4 months |
| Ground poultry |
1-2 days |
3-4 months |
| Chicken (whole) |
1-2 days |
12 months |
| Chicken (pieces) |
1-2 days |
9 months |
| Steak, chops, roasts |
3-5 days |
4-12 months |
| Pork chops |
3-5 days |
4-6 months |
| Bacon |
7 days |
1 month |
| Sausage (raw) |
1-2 days |
1-2 months |
Cooked Meats
| Food |
Fridge |
Freezer |
| Cooked chicken/turkey |
3-4 days |
2-6 months |
| Cooked beef, pork |
3-4 days |
2-3 months |
| Deli meats (opened) |
3-5 days |
1-2 months |
| Deli meats (unopened) |
2 weeks |
1-2 months |
| Hot dogs (opened) |
1 week |
1-2 months |
| Bacon (cooked) |
4-5 days |
1 month |
Dairy
| Food |
Fridge |
Freezer |
| Milk (opened) |
5-7 days |
3 months |
| Hard cheese (opened) |
3-4 weeks |
6 months |
| Yogurt (opened) |
7-14 days |
1-2 months |
| Butter |
1-3 months |
6-9 months |
Vegetables
| Food |
Fridge |
Freezer |
| Lettuce, leafy greens |
3-7 days |
Not recommended |
| Carrots |
3-4 weeks |
10-12 months |
| Broccoli, cauliflower |
3-5 days |
10-12 months |
| Bell peppers |
1-2 weeks |
10-12 months |
| Tomatoes |
1 week |
2 months |
Fruits
| Food |
Fridge |
Freezer |
| Apples |
4-6 weeks |
8 months |
| Berries |
3-7 days |
8-12 months |
| Grapes |
5-7 days |
10-12 months |
| Bananas (ripe) |
5-7 days |
2-3 months |
Leftovers & Prepared Foods
| Food |
Fridge |
Freezer |
| Cooked pasta/rice |
3-5 days |
1-2 months |
| Pizza |
3-4 days |
1-2 months |
| Soup/stew |
3-4 days |
2-3 months |
How to Use This Chart
Step 1: Find your food in the table
Step 2: Note the fridge/freezer time
Step 3: Count from when you bought/cooked it
Step 4: If you're close to the limit, freeze it or use it
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