Food Storage ChartStorage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the qualityof the food when purchased.DAI RY PRODUCTSButter 1 month 6 to 9 months Wrap tightly or cover.Milk and cream 1 week Not recommended Check carton date. Close tightly.Don't return unused portions tooriginal container. Don't freezecream unless whipped.Cream cheese, cheese 1 to 2 weeks Not recommended Wrap tightly.spread and cheese foodCottage cheese 3 to 5 days Not recommended Store in original carton.Check carton date.Sour cream 10 days Not recommended Store in original carton.Check carton date.Hard cheese 1 to 2 months 4 to 6 months Wrap tightly.(Swiss, Cheddar and Parmesan) May become Cut off any mold.crumblyEGGSEggs in the shell 3 weeks Not recommended Refrigerate small ends down.Leftover yolks or whites 2 to 4 days 9 to 12 months For each cup of yolks to be frozen,add 1 tsp. sugar for use in sweet, or1 tsp. salt for non-sweet dishes.FRUITSApples 1 month 8 months (cooked) May also store unripe or hard applesat 60 ° to 70° F (16 ° to 21° C).Bananas 2 to/4 days 6 months Ripen at room temperature before(whole/peeled) refrigerating. Bananas darken whenrefrigerated.Pears, plums, avocados 3 to/4 days Not recommended Ripen at room temperature beforerefrigerating. Avocados darken whenrefrigerated.Berries, cherries, apricots 2 to 3 days 6 months Ripen at room temperature beforerefrigerating.Grapes 3 to 5 days 1 month (whole) Ripen at room temperature beforerefrigerating.Citrus fruits 1 to 2 weeks Not recommended May also store at 60° to 70° F (16° to21° C). If refrigerated, store uncovered.Pineapples, cut 2 to 3 days 6 to 12 months Will not ripen after purchase.Use quickly.17