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Canned Ham. Store in refrigerator unless the la- bel says It’s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze

Fresh Poultry ..Loosely wrap In waxed paper or plastic wrap The plastic wrap on poultry, as pur- chased, may be used for storage

STORAGECHARTFORFRESHAN0 CUREDMEAT’

rVt=		Approximate	Tlme
Variety	Meats	(days1	1 to	2
Chicken			1 to2
Ground	Beef		1 to	2
Steaks	and Roasts		3 to 5

Cured Meats		7 to 10
Bacon ,._._._,..___________		5to7
ColdCuts	_._._._..__	3to5

-If meat IS to be stored longer than the times given, follow the directions for freezlng

NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the same day as purchased.

Eggs

Store

without

washing

in

the

original

carton

or

use

the

egg

nest

In

the

docx

of

your

refrigerator.

Milk.

.Wipe

milk

cartons

For best

storage,

place

milk

on

Interior

shelf.

Beverages

.Wipe

bottles

and

cans.

Store

on

a

door shelf or inside the refrigerator.

Butter

Keep

opened

butter

in

covered

dish or

In

the

Butter

Compartment.

When

storing

an

extra

sup-

ply,

wrap

In freezer

packaging

and

freeze.

Cheese

.Store

in

the

original

wrapping

until

you

are

ready

to

use

it.

Once

opened,

re-wrap

tightly in plastic

wrap

or

aluminum

foil

Condiments

.Store

small

jars

and

bottles

(cat-

sup,

mustard,

jelly, olives] on the door shelves where

they are in easy reach.

Leftovers

..Cover

leftovers

with

plasttc

wrap

or

aluminum

foil

to

keep

food

from

drying

out

and

transferring

food

odors.

Plastic

containers

with

tight

lids

are

fine,

too

STORING FRO2 EN FOOD ,“4,$. 5j“sji,%‘$:

The freezer section is designed for storage of com-

mercially frozen foods and for freezing foods at home.

Packaging	-The	secret	of successful	freezing	is
In the packaging.		The wrap	you use must be air,

moisture			and vapor		proof	The way		you	close	and
seal	the		package		must	not	allow	air,	moisture	or
vapors		tn	or	out.
Rtgld		polyethylene			(plastic)		containers		with tlght-
fitting		lids,		straight-sided		canning		freezing		Jars.
heavy-duty				aluminum	foil,	plastic-coated			paper	and
non-permeable				plastic		wraps	[such as		Saran)	are
recommended				Note	Heat-sealed			boiling	bags	are
easy	to	use		and can be		used	by	themselves		or’as
carton		liners

IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to qulck- freeze any large quantity of food. leave enough

space for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.

STORAGECHARTFORFROZENFOOO

Storage times given in this chart are only a guide For best use of freezer space. keep fro- zen foods for short times Use, then replace as needed

Bread		__,,,,,,,,___._.__._					2	months
Cooked		Dishes					2-3	months
Fish and Seafoods
	Fresh						6 months
	Commercially				Frozen		l-3	months
Fruits		., ,,_.__._._._					6	months
IceCream								lmonth
Concentrated				Juice			4-6	months
Meats
	Bacon		.			Less than		1 month
	Pork	roasts,		chops			3-4	months
	Sausage			_,	_,		l-2	months
	Beef,	veal,		lamb	roasts		6 months
	Ground		meat				l-2	months
	Poultry						3-4	months
Vegetables				__.__._._._			6months
Ice	Cream.		Store		in the freezer		Once	the	pack-
age	IS opened,			place	a piece	of	aluminum		foil or
waxed	paper		smoothly		against	the Ice cream sur-
face. This will prevent Ice crystals from forming
Packaged			Frozen		Food	.Store	on freezer		door

shelf or In the freezer. If you plan to store It for a long

time,	re-wrap		it with		aluminum	foil or	plastic	wrap
Frozen		Meats.			.The following		hints	WIII help
keep	the	quality		In your frozen		meats:
1. Freeze meat while fresh and in top condition
2.	Use	only		the	recommended		wrapping
	materials

3.Prepare the meat for freezing before wrap- ping It Trim off excess fat and remove bones

when practical. Meat should not be salted because salt shortens freezer life.

4.Wrap tightly, pressing out as much air as possible.

5.Label and date it.

6.Refreezing defrosted meat IS not recommended.

Frozen SOUPS, Juices Store on freezer door shelf or in the freezer.

‘Courtesy of National Live Stock and Meat Board *Courtesy of U S D.A