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 to 9 monthsWrap tightly or cover.
Milk and cream1 weekNot recommendedCheck carton date. Close tightly. Do
not return unused portions to
original container. Do not freeze
cream unless whipped.
Cream cheese, cheese 1 to 2 weeksNot recommendedWrap tightly.
spread and cheese food
Cottage cheese3 to 5 daysNot recommendedStore in original carton.
Check carton date.
Sour cream10 daysNot recommendedStore in original carton.
Check carton date.
Hard cheese 1 to 2 months4 to 6 monthsWrap tightly.
(Swiss, Cheddar and Parmesan)May becomeCut off any mold.
crumbly
EGGS
Eggs in the shell3 weeksNot recommendedRefrigerate small ends down.
Leftover yolks or whites2 to 4 days9 to 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
Apples1 monthcookedMay also store unripe or hard apples
at 60! to 70! F (16! to 21! C).
Bananas2 to 4 days6 monthsRipen at room temperature before
whole/peeledrefrigerating. Note: Bananas darken
when refrigerated.
Pears, plums, avocados3 to 4 daysNot recommendedRipen at room temperature before
refrigerating. Note: Avocados darken
when refrigerated.
Berries, cherries, apricots2 to 3 days6 monthsRipen at room temperature before
refrigerating.
Grapes3 to 5 dayswholeRipen at room temperature before
refrigerating.
Citrus fruits1 to 2 weeksNot recommendedMay also store at 60! to 70! F (16! to
21! C). If refrigerated, store uncovered.
Pineapples, cut2 to 3 days6 to 12 monthsWill not ripen after purchase.
Use quickly.
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