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FoodStorageTips
Food Storage Chart
Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality
of the food when purchased.
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter 1 month 6-9 months Wrap tightly or cover.
Milk and cream 1 week Not recommended Check carton date. Close tightly.
Don't return unused portions to
original container. Don't freeze
cream unless whipped.
Cream cheese, cheese spread and Wrap tightly.
cheese food
Cottage cheese Store in original carton. Check
carton date.
Sour cream
Hard cheese
(Swiss, Cheddar and Parmesan)
EGGS
Eggs in the shell
Leftover yolks or whites
FRUITS
Apples
Bananas
Pears, plums, avocados
Berries, cherries, apricots
Grapes
Citrus fruits
Pineapples, cut
VEGETABLES
Asparagus
Brussels sprouts, broccoli,
cauliflower, green peas,
lima beans, onions, peppers
Cabbage, celery
1-2 weeks
3-5 days
10 days
1-2 months
3 weeks
2-4 days
1 month
2-4 days
3-4 days
2-3 days
3-5 days
1-2 weeks
2-3 days
1-2 days
3-5 days
1-2 weeks
7-10 days
7-10 days
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
4-6 months
May become crumbly
Not recommended
9-12 months
8 months (cooked)
6 months (whole/peeled)
Not recommended
6 months
1 month (whole)
Not recommended
6-12 months
8-10 months
8-10 months
10-12 months
8-10 months
Not recommended
Carrots, parsnips, beets, and turnips
Lettuce
Wrap tightly.
Cut off any mold.
Refrigerate small ends down.
For each cup of yolks to be frozen,
add 1 tsp. sugar for use in sweet, or
1 tsp. salt for non-sweet dishes.
May also store unripe or hard
apples at 60-70° F (16-21 ° C).
Ripen at room temperature before
refrigerating. Bananas and
avocados darken when refrigerated.
May also store at 60-70° F (16-21 o
C). If refrigerated, store uncovered.
Will not ripen after purchase. Use
quickly.
Don't wash before refrigerating.
Store in crisper.
Wrap odorous foods. Leave peas in
pods.
Wrap odorous foods and refrigerate
in crisper.
Remove tops. Wrap odorous foods
and refrigerate in the crisper.
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