Unopened packages will last about the same in the freezer but up to two weeks in the fridge. Frozen pizzas have expiration dates, but if you are putting some leftover slices in the freezer, they should be eaten within two months.
The box with the half-eaten pizza should only stay in your fridge for about three to four days. This tasty treat can be kept in the fridge for a week and you can freeze it for up to a month. It doesn't matter if you prefer turkey, pork, chicken or beef sausage — they've all got the same rules. Kept raw, they can be left in the fridge for just two days. Your best bet if you aren't using the links right away is to put them in the freezer where they can stay one to two months.
If they are fully cooked, they can stay up to a week in the fridge and one to two months in the freezer. If you've purchased your sausage frozen, it can be kept three to four days after cooking and one to two months from date of purchase in the freezer. Those containers of mystery foods, no matter the contents, should be removed from the fridge after four days. Hint: If you can't remember what's in your storage containers, its definitely time to clean them out. If your leftovers contain cooked meat or chicken, they can stay in the freezer for up to six months unless it's chicken nuggets or patties, which should only stay frozen for one to three months.
Finfish as opposed to shellfish can be stored in the fridge for one to three days FYI, you'll notice a smell if it's gone bad. Fattier fishes like bluefish, catfish, salmon and tuna can be frozen for two to three months, while leaner fishes like cod, flounder and haddock can be kept frozen for six to eight months.
Hamburger and other ground meats like turkey, chicken, veal, pork and lamb can stay prepped in the fridge for just two days — you'll know when they start to change color and turn a little gray. These products can last about four months frozen.
Beef, veal, lamb or pork in steak, chop or roast form are best used within three to five days in the fridge and four to 12 months in the freezer. Eggs have different rules depending on the preparation. Raw eggs should never be frozen in the shell and can last three to five weeks in your fridge. Raw egg whites can be frozen the yolks don't freeze well and last about a year.
Hard-boiled eggs and unopened egg substitutes should never be frozen but are safe for about a week if they are refrigerated. Casseroles and quiches that contain eggs should be consumed within three to four days of baking or two to three months if stored in the freezer. You've made a huge pot of your favorite soup and definitely want to freeze some for future meals, right?
That's great. Safety comes first, of course, but the United States tosses nearly 40 percent of its food every year. If you're feeling guilty thinking about all of the food your family may be unnecessarily tossing out every week, don't worry. There are endless easy ways to change your habits to waste fewer ingredients, starting with knowing exactly how long foods stay fresh in your fridge and freezer and keeping your refrigerator temperature at the right level.
We've demystified the process with this handy guide, which incorporates advice from the USDA, food scientists, and food manufacturers. Scroll down for downloadable versions that are perfect for hanging on the fridge. Remember: Expiration dates should be taken with a grain of salt, as they're not federally regulated. A "use by" or "best by" date typically says when the product will be at its best quality. When in doubt, remember that your nose knows. If you notice off odors or a change in appearance in your food, do not consume it.
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