Information adapted from FoodSafety.gov
| Food | Refrigerator (40 °F or below) | Freezer (0 °F or below) |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon & Sausage - Bacon | 7 days | 1 month |
| Bacon & Sausage - Sausage, raw | 1 to 2 days | 1 to 2 months |
| Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb & Pork - Chops | 3 to 5 days | 4 to 6 months |
| Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb & Pork - Roasts | 3 to 5 days | 4 to 12 months |
| Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb & Pork - Steaks | 3 to 5 days | 6 to 12 months |
| Fresh Poultry - Pieces | 1 to 2 days | 9 months |
| Fresh Poultry - Whole | 1 to 2 days | 1 year |
| Ground Meats - Beef, turkey, veal, pork, lamb, & mixtures of them | 1 to 2 days | 3 to 4 months |
| Hot Dogs - Opened package | 1 week | 1 to 2 months |
| Hot Dogs - Unopened package | 2 weeks | 1 to 2 months |
| Leftovers - Chicken nuggets or patties | 3 to 4 days | 1 to 3 months |
| Leftovers - Cooked meat or poultry | 3 to 4 days | 2 to 6 months |
| Leftovers - Pizza | 3 to 4 days | 1 to 2 months |
| Lunch Meat - Opened package or deli sliced | 3 to 5 days | 1 to 2 months |
| Lunch Meat - Unopened package | 2 weeks | 1 to 2 months |
| Salads - Egg, chicken, ham, tuna & macaroni salad | 3 to 5 days | Does not freeze well |
| Soups & Stews - Vegetable or meat added | 3 to 4 days | 2 to 3 months |