FOOD STORAGE TIPS
Foods
Refrigerator
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter
2-3 Weeks
Milk
1-2 Weeks
Cream Cheese, cheese
2-4 Weeks
food, and cheese spread
Hard Cheese (unopened)
3-4 Months
Hard Cheese (opened)
2 Months
Cottage Cheese
10-15 Days
Cream
7-10 Days
Sour Cream
2 Weeks
Cream Dips (opened)
1 Week
Yogurt
10-14 Days
Frozen Yogurt
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EGGS
Eggs (uncooked)
3-4 Weeks
Eggs (cooked)
1 Week
Leftover egg dishes
3-4 Days
FRESH FRUITS
Apples
1 Month
Bananas
2-4 Days
Peaches, Melons, Pears,
3-5 Days
Avocados
Berries and Cherries
2-3 Days
Apricots
3-5 Days
Grapes
2-5 Days
Pineapple (un-cut)
2-3 Days
Pineapple (cut)
5-7 Days
Citrus
1-2 Weeks
Juice
6 Days
Frozen Juice
Thawing only
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Freezer
6-9 Months
Wrap or cover tightly.
Check date code. Most milk and similar prod-
ucts are sold in date-coded cartons that indicate
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a products's peak freshness. Re-seal with cap
or wrap tightly. Do not return unused portions to
original container.
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Check date code. Keep all cheese tightly packed
6 Months
in moisture proof wrap
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2 Months
Check date code. Most yogurt, creams, and
similar products are sold in date-coded cartons
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that indicate a product's peak freshness. Re-seal
or cover tightly. Do not return unused portions to
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original container.
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Check date code. Keep covered.
2 Months
Check date code. Store eggs in coldest part of
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refrigerator and in their original container.
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Store in covered container
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Store in covered container
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If storing in refrigerator, do not wash fruit before
storing. Store in moisture resistant bags or
12 Months
containers. Wrap cut fruits. Some fruits darken
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when refrigerated.
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6-12 Months
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Store uncovered.
Check date code and re-seal in original con-
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tainer. Do not return unused portions to original
container.
12 Months
Check date code. Do not re-freeze.
Storage Tips