20_ OperatingFOOD STORAGE TIPSFoods Refrigerator Freezer Storage TipsDAIRY PRODUCTSButter 2-3 Weeks 6-9 Months Wrap or cover tightly.Milk 1-2 Weeks Not recommendedCheck date code. Most milk and similar products aresold in date-coded cartons that indicate a products’speak freshness. Re-seal with cap or wrap tightly. Donot return unused protions to oroginal container.Cream Cheese, cheesefood, and cheese spread 2-4 Weeks Not recommendedCheck date code. Keep all cheese tightly packed inmoisture proof wrapHard Cheese (unopened) 3-4 Months 6 MonthsHard Cheese (opened) 2 Months Not recommendedCottage Cheese 10-15 Days Not recommendedCream 7-10 Days 2 Months Check date code. Most yogurt, creams, and similarproducts are sold in date-coded cartons that indicatea product’s peak freshness. Re-seal or cover tightly.Do not return unused portions to original container.Sour Cream 2 Weeks Not recommendedCream Dips (opened) 1 Week Not recommendedYogurt 10-14 Days Not recommended Check date code. Keep covered.Frozen Yogurt na 2 MonthsEGGSEggs (uncooked) 3-4 Weeks Not recommended Check date code. Store eggs in coldest part of re-frigerator and in their original container.Eggs (cooked) 1 Week Not recommended Store in covered containerLeftover egg dishes 3-4 Days Not recommended Store in covered containerFRESH FRUITSApples 1 Month Not recommendedIf storing in refrigerator, do not wash fruit beforestoring. Store in moisture resistant bags orcontainers. Wrap cut fruits. Some fruits darken whenrefrigerated.Bananas 2-4 Days Not recommendedPeaches, Melons, Pears,Avocados 3-5 Days Not recommendedBerries and Cherries 2-3 Days 12 MonthsApricots 3-5 Days Not recommendedGrapes 2-5 Days naPineapple (un-cut) 2-3 Days Not recommendedPineapple (cut) 5-7 Days 6-12 MonthsCitrus 1-2 Weeks Not recommended Store uncovered.Juice 6 Days Not recommended Check date code and re-seal in original container. Donot return unused portions to original container.Frozen Juice Thawing only 12 Months Check date code. Do not re-freeze.