34_ OperatingFoods Refrigerator Freezer Storage TipsFISH AND SHELLFISHFishFatty Fish (mackerel,trout, salmon) 1-2 Days 2-3 MonthsKeep in original wrapper and store in coldest part of refrigerator. Pack-age in vapor-proof and moisture proof wrap for freezer. Freeze at 0ºF.Thaw in refrigerator or Check date code. Freeze in original packaging.Lean Fish (cod, flounder,etc) 1-2 Days 6 MonthsFrozen or Breaded na 3 MonthsShellfishShrimp (uncooked) 1-2 Days 12 MonthsTo freeze package in vapor-proof and moisture-proof container.Crab 3-5 Days 10 MonthsCooked Fish or Shellfish 2-3 Days 3 MonthsMEATFresh, UncookedChops 2-4 Days 6-12 MonthsCheck date code for use. Store in coldest part of refrigerator in originalpackaging. Add more packaging in moisture-proof and vapor-proofcontainer for freezing. Recommended refrigerator temperature 33ºF to36ºF and freezer temperature 0ºF to 2ºFGround 1 Day 3-4 MonthsRoast 2-4 Days 6-12 MonthsBacon 1-2 Weeks 1-2 MonthsSausage 1-2 Days 1-2 MonthsSteak 2-4 Days 6-9 MonthsPoultry 1 Day 12 MonthsLunch meat 3-5 Days 1 MonthCookedMeat 2-3 Days 2-3 Months Check date code for use. Store in coldest part of regrigerator in originalpackaging. Package in moisture-proof and vapor-proof container forfreezing.Poultry 2-3 Days 4-5 MonthsHam 1-2 weeks 1-2 MonthsSources:American Meat Institute Foundation. 1994. Yellow pages: answers to predictable questions consumers ask about meat and poultry.American Meat Institute Food Marketing Institute. 1999. The food keeper. Food Marketing Institute, Washington, D.C. Freeland-Graves,J.H. and G.C. Peckham. 1996. Foundations of food preparation, 6th ed. Prentice-Hall, Inc. Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Hillers, V.N. 1993. Stor-ing foods at home. Washington State University Cooperative Extension, Pullman, WA. Publ. EB 1205.National Restaurant Association. 2001. Be cool-chill out! Refrigerate promptly. National Restaurant Association Education Foundation¼sInternational Food Safety Council, Washington, D.C. USDA. 1997. Basics for handling food safely. U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodSafety and Inspection Service, Washington, D.C.Operating your SAMSUNG FrenchDoor Refrigerator