Maytag 61005299 Foods, Dairy Products, Refrigerator, Freezer, Storage Tips, Eggs, Fruits, Meats

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.)

Foods

DAIRY PRODUCTS

Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips

Butter

Milk & cream

Cream cheese, cheese spread & cheese food

Cottage cheese Sour cream

Hard cheese (Swiss, Cheddar & Parmesan)

EGGS

1month

1week

1-2 weeks

3-5 days

10 days

1-2 months

6-9 months

Not recommended

Not recommended

Not recommended

4-6 months

May become crumbly

Wrap tightly or cover.

Check carton date. Close tightly. Don’t return unused portions to original container. Don’t freeze cream unless whipped.

Wrap tightly.

Store in original carton. Check carton date.

Wrap tightly. Cut off any mold.

Eggs in the shell, Leftover yolks or whites

FRUITS

3 weeks	Not recommended	Refrigerate small ends down.
2-4 days	9-12 months	For each cup of yolks to be frozen, add 1 tsp. sugar for use in
		sweet, or 1 tsp. salt for non-sweet dishes.

Apples

Bananas

Pears, plums, avocados Berries, cherries, apricots Grapes

Citrus fruits Pineapples, cut

1month 2-4 days

3-4 days

2-3 days

3-5 days

1-2 weeks

2-3 days

8 months (cooked)

6months (whole/peeled)

Not recommended 6 months

1 month (whole) Not recommended 6-12 months

May also store unripe or hard apples at 60-70°F.

Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. Bananas & avocados darken when refrigerated.

May also store at 60-70°F. If refrigerated, store uncovered. Will not ripen after purchase. Use quickly.

VEGETABLES

Asparagus

Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, green peas, lima beans, onions, peppers

Cabbage, celery

Carrots, parsnips, beets, & turnips

Lettuce

POULTRY & FISH

Chicken and Turkey, whole Chicken and Turkey, pieces Fish

1-2 days

3-5 days

1-2 weeks

7-10 days

7-10 days

1-2 days

1-2 days

1-2 days

8-10 months

8-10 months

10-12 months

8-10 months

Not recommended

12months

9months 2-6 months

Don’t wash before refrigerating. Store in crisper. Wrap odorous foods. Leave peas in pods.

Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in crisper.

Remove tops. Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.

Keep in original packaging for refrigeration. Place in the Meat and Cheese Drawer. When freezing longer than 2 weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap.

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

7 days

1-2 days

3-5 days

7days

5days

3days

3-5 days

3-5 days

3-5 days

1-2 days

7days 3-5 days

7days

1 month

3-4 months

6-9 months

1-2 months

1-2 months

1-2 months

1-2 months

4-6 months

4months 1-2 months 1-2 months 4-6 months

1month

Fresh meats can be kept in original packaging for refrigeration. Place in the Meat and Cheese Drawer. When freezing longer than 2 weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap.

Unopened, vacuum-packed luncheon meat may be kept up to 2 weeks in the Meat and Cheese Drawer.

Processed meats should be tightly wrapped and stored in the Meat and Cheese Drawer.

Sources: United States Department of Agriculture; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University

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