July 25, 2007 at 9:26 pm
· Filed under cooking, diet, freezer storage chart, health, nutrition
Freezer Storage Chart (0 °F)
Note: Freezer storage is for quality only. Frozen foods remain safe indefinitely.
| Item |
Months |
| Bacon and Sausage |
1 to 2 |
| Casseroles |
2 to 3 |
| Egg whites or egg substitutes |
12 |
| Frozen Dinners and Entrees |
3 to 4 |
| Gravy, meat or poultry |
2 to 3 |
| Ham, Hotdogs and Lunchmeats |
1 to 2 |
| Meat, uncooked roasts |
4 to 12 |
| Meat, uncooked steaks or chops |
4 to 12 |
| Meat, uncooked ground |
3 to 4 |
| Meat, cooked |
2 to 3 |
| Poultry, uncooked whole |
12 |
| Poultry, uncooked parts |
9 |
| Poultry, uncooked giblets |
3 to 4 |
| Poultry, cooked |
4 |
| Soups and Stews |
2 to 3 |
| Wild game, uncooked |
8 to 12 |
Source: USDA.Gov
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July 12, 2007 at 10:41 pm
· Filed under barbecue, bbq, cooking, food safety
“Cooking outdoors was once only a summer activity shared with family and friends. Now more than half of Americans say they are cooking outdoors year round. So whether the snow is blowing or the sun is shining brightly, it’s important to follow food safety guidelines to prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying and causing foodborne illness. Use these simple guidelines for grilling food safely.”
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June 27, 2007 at 2:11 pm
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