Refrigerator Suggested Food Storage Times

Fresh Meats
ItemStorage Time at 35 - 40 Degrees F (days)
Roast Beef and Lamb3 to 5
Roast Pork and Veal3 to 5
Steaks3 to 5
Lamb and Pork Chops3 to 5
Ground and Stew Meats1 to 2
Pork Sausage1 to 2
Variety Meats1 to 2
Processed Meats
ItemStorage Time at 35 - 40 Degrees F (days)
Bacon7
Frankfurters7
Whole Ham7
Half Ham5
Ham Slices3
Luncheon Meats3 to 5
Smoked Sausage7
Dry and Semi-Dry Sausages14 to 21
Cooked Meats
ItemStorage Time at 35 - 40 Degrees F (days)
Cooked Meat & Meat Dishes3 to 4
Gravy and Meat Broth1 to 2
Fresh Poultry
ItemStorage Time at 35 to 40 Degrees F (days)
Chicken and Turkey1 to 2
Duck and Goose1 to 2
Giblets1 to 2
Cooked Poultry
ItemStorage Time at 35 - 40 Degrees F (days)
Poultry Covered w/ Broth1 to 2
Uncovered Poultry Pieces1 to 2
Creamed Poultry Dishes1 to 2
Fried Chicken1 to 2