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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
CATEGORY PRODUCT REFRIGERATOR FREEZER STORAGE TIPS
MEAT
Sausages and
Mince
1-2 Days 2-3 Months
Kee
p cold m
e
at at th
e
back of the
refrigerator where it is coldest.
Plastic can cause meat to sweat if
stored in refrigerator for more
than a day.
Roast can take up to 48 hours to
defrost properly, transfer frozen
roast to the refrigerator 2 days
before use.
Chops and Steak 3-4 Days 4-6 Mont
hs
Cold M
e
ats 3-5 Da
ys
4-6 Mo
n
t
hs
Roasts 3-5 Days 12 Months
POULTRY
Chicken 1-2 Days 2 Months
If poult
ry takes o
n
a
smell
or
colour you are unsure about it is
best to throw it out.
Whole eggs are not suitable for
freezing, slightly beaten eggs may
be frozen for four months.
Roast Chicken 3-5 Days 12 Months
Eggs 6 Weeks Not Suitable
SEAFOOD
Whole fi
sh and fillets
2-3 Days 2 Months
Store in an airtight contain
er or foil.
Never freeze prawns in salty water
as this will dehydrate the flesh.
Lobster and crabs 1-2 Days 2 Months
Prawns 1-2 Days 2 Months
DAIRY
Milk Until Expiry Date Not Suitable
If dairy takes on a smel
l or colour
and you are unsure about it, it is
best to throw it out.
Depending on the variety hard
cheese can last from 2 weeks to
2 months.
Yoghurt 7- 10 Days Not Suitable
Hard Cheeses 2 Weeks – 2 Months 2 Months (Grated)
Soft Cheeses 1-2 Weeks Not Suitable
Butter 8 Weeks 12 Months
FRUIT &
VEGETABLES
Every fruit and vegetable has
a
different shelf life. Some stay fresh
for a couple of days e.g beans,
others can last for a couple of
months e.g. onions.
8-12 Months
When freezing
chop and blanch
in small porti
ons.
Keep vegetables in the cri
sper
and away from the air vents to
avoid freezing.
Don’t wash fruit and vegetables
before storing them in the refrigerator
as this can make them susceptible to
rotting.
LEFT OVERS
Homemade meals 3-4 Days 2-6 Months
Store in sealed
container.
Freeze meals in sm
all portion sizes
to limit wastage.
IMPORTANT
Pl
eas
e note,
use
thi
s information as a guide only, actual
storage times will vary depending on how you use your
refrigerator, climatic conditions and the freshness of the food.
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