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Freezer-LifeStorage Guide

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For the best quality frozen foods, follow the recommended freezer storage time for each type offood listed in the chart below. These approximate storage times are based upon maintaining a

freezer temperature of 0F or lower. Follow a freezing recipe for proper preparation methods anduse an appropriate packaging material, such as freezer safe glass or plastic jars, plastic freezer bags,vacuum packages, freezer foil or freezer paper.

Months

2

4 8

1/2

6

12

6

4

2

1

3

Months

5 6

1

6 12

4

12

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Months

3 4

12

Months

8 12

2 3

3 4

3

6 83 4

1 2

6 8

4 6

6

12

Bakery

Breads, Quick (Baked)

Breads, Yeast (Baked)

Breads, Yeast (Unbaked)

Cakes

Cakes, Fruit

Cookies (Baked)

Cookies (Unbaked)

Pastry (Unbaked)

Pies (Baked)

Pies (Unbaked)

Dairy

Butter

Cheese, Cottage

Cheese, Hard or Semi-Hard

Cheese, Soft

Eggs

Ice Cream & SherbetMilk

Fruits

Fruits, Citrus

Fruits, All Except Citrus

Meat, Poultry, Seafood & Game

Beef, Lamb, Mutton, Veal, Venison

Fish

Ground Meat

Liver

Rabbit, SquirrelCrab, Fish Roe, Lobster, Oysters

Pork (Cured)

Pork (Fresh)

Sausage

Shrimp

Turkey, Chicken

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Months

12

2

1

3 6

2

1

6

Months

12

Months

3 6

1

12

Prepared Foods

Candies

Gravy

Pizza

Prepared Main Dishes

Salads

Sandwiches

Soups, Stews

Soft Spreads

Freezer Jams & Jellies

Vegetables

Onions

Vegetables (Cooked)

Vegetables (Raw, Except Onions)