23F OOD STORAGE TIPSSources: United States Department of Agriculture; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Service, IowaState UniversityFOODSVEGETABLESAsparagusBrussels sprouts, broccoli,cauliflower, green peas,lima beans, onions, peppersCabbage, celeryCarrots, parsnips, beets andturnipsLettucePOULTRY and FISHChicken and turkey, wholeChicken and turkey, piecesFishMEATSBaconBeef or lamb, groundBeef or lamb, roast and steakHam, fully cooked, wholehalfslicesLuncheon meatPork, roastPork, chopsSausage, groundSausage, smokedVealFrankfurtersREFRIGERATOR1 to 2 days3 to 5 days1 to 2 weeks7 to 10 days7 to 10 days1 to 2 days1 to 2 days1 to 2 days7 days1 to 2 days3 to 5 days7 days5 days3 days3 to 5 days3 to 5 days3 to 5 days1 to 2 days7 days3 to 5 days7 daysFREEZER8 to 10 months8 to 10 monthsNot recommended8 to 10 monthsNot recommended12 months9 months2 to 6 months1 month3 to 4 months6 to 9 months1 to 2 months1 to 2 months1 to 2 months1 to 2 months4 to 6 months4 months1 to 2 months1 to 2 months4 to 6 months1 monthSTORAGE TIPSDo not wash before refrigerating.Store in crisper.Wrap odorous foods.Leave peas in pods.Wrap odorous foods and refrigeratein crisper.Remove tops. Wrap odorous foodsand refrigerate in the crisper.Keep in original packaging forrefrigeration. Place in the meat andcheese drawer. When freezing longerthan two weeks, overwrap withfreezer wrap.Fresh meats can be kept in originalpackaging for refrigeration.Place in the meat and cheese drawer.When freezing longer than twoweeks, overwrap with freezer wrap.Unopened, vacuum-packed luncheonmeat may be kept up to two weeksin the meat and cheese drawer.Processed meats should be tightlywrapped and stored in the meat andcheese drawer.