Food Storage Tips
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.
FOODSREFRIGERATORFREEZERSTORAGE TIPS
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter1 month6-9 monthsWrap tightly or cover.
Milk and cream1 weekNot recommendedCheck carton date. Close tightly.
DonOt return unused portions to
original container. DonOt freeze
cream unless whipped.
Cream cheese, cheese spread and1-2 weeksNot recommendedWrap tightly.
cheese food
Cottage cheese3-5 daysNot recommendedStore in original carton. Check
carton date.
Sour cream10 daysNot recommended
Hard cheese1-2 months4-6 monthsWrap tightly.
(Swiss, Cheddar and Parmesan)May become crumblyCut off any mold.
EGGS
Eggs in the shell3 weeksNot recommendedRefrigerate small ends down.
Leftover yolks or whites2-4 days9-12 monthsFor each cup of yolks to be frozen,
add 1 tsp. sugar for use in sweet, or
1 tsp. salt for non-sweet dishes.
FRUITS
May also store unripe or hard
Apples1 month8 months (cooked)apples at 60-70! F (16-21!C).
Bananas2-4 days6 months (whole/peeled)Ripen at room temperature before
refrigerating. Bananas and
avocados darken when refrigerated.
Pears, plums, avocados3-4 daysNot recommended
Berries, cherries, apricots2-3 days6 months
Grapes3-5 days1 month (whole)
Citrus fruits1-2 weeksNot recommendedMay also store at 60-70! F (16-21!
C).If refrigerated, store uncovered.
Pineapples, cut2-3 days6-12 monthsWill not ripen after purchase. Use
quickly.
VEGETABLES
DonOt wash before refrigerating.
Asparagus1-2 days8-10 monthsStore in crisper.
Brussels sprouts, broccoli, 3-5 days8-10 monthsWrap odorous foods. Leave peas in
pods.
cauliflower, green peas,
lima beans, onions, peppers
Cabbage, celery1-2 weeks10-12 monthsWrap odorous foods and refrigerate
in crisper.
Carrots, parsnips, beets, and turnips7-10 days8-10 monthsRemove tops. Wrap odorous foods
and refrigerate in the crisper.
Lettuce7-10 daysNot recommended
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