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Is it still okay?
We've all looked in the fridge for something for dinner and came across some unrecognizable moldy food. Which leads to the question: Just how long can you keep that in the
refrigerator or freezer?
Raw or unprepared
| Food |
In
fridge |
In Freezer |
| Bacon |
7 days |
1 month |
| Beef steaks |
3-5 days |
6-12 months |
| Chicken/turkey
(raw) |
1-2 days |
1 year |
| Eggs |
3 weeks |
Don't
freeze |
| Lunch meat
(once opened) |
3-5 days |
1-2 months if wrapped in
freezer wrap |
| Mayo |
2 months |
Don't freeze |
| Pork chops |
3-5 days |
4-6 months |
| Pork sausage |
1-2 days |
1 month |
Cooked or prepared
| Food |
In
fridge |
In Freezer |
| Chicken nuggets |
1-2 days |
1-3 months |
| Ham |
7 days |
1-2 months |
| Meat |
3-4 days |
2-3 months |
| Pastas |
4-5 days |
1-3 months |
| Pizza |
1-2 days |
1-3 months |
| Poultry dishes |
3-4 days |
4-6 months |
| Rice |
4-5 days |
1-2 months |
| Salads made with mayo |
3-5 days |
Don't freeze |
| Soups |
3-4 days |
2-3 months |
| TV dinners |
keep frozen until cooked |
3-4 months |
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