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Food Storage Chart (Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality of the food when purchased. )
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Butter |
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Milk & cream |
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Sour cream |
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FRUIT
Apples
IBananas
, Pears plums, avocados
i Berries, cberries, apricots I Grapes
i Citrus fruits
I Pineapples, cut
VEGETABLES
Asparagus
! Brussels sprouts, broccoli,
[ cauliflower, green peas, lima beans, green onions, peppers
Cabbage, celery
Carrots, parsnips, beets & turnips
Lettuce
POULTRY & FISH
Chicken and Turkey, whole I Chicken and Turkey, pieces I Fish
]MEATS
Bacon
Beef or lamb, ground
Beef or lamb, roast & steak
Ham, fully, cooked, whole half slices
Luncheon meat
Pork, roast
Pork. chops
Sausage, ground
Sausage, smoked
Veal
Frankfurters
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Sources: United States DeparUnent of Agriculnlre; Food Marketing Insti(ute; C(ioperatJve Extension Service, owa S e Un vers lv