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Which storage mode should I use?
Approximate storage time
Recommended storage mode
Frozen
Fresh
(Freezer mode)
Meat, fish and poultry
Meat
Beef (roasts, steaks)
6 – 12 months
1 week
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Pork (roasts, steaks)
4 – 8 months
3 – 7 days
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Lamb (chops, roasts) 8 – 12 months
5 – 12 days
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Other meat (eg.
Kidneys, Liver etc)
3 – 5 months
3 – 5 days
Ground meat
Beef hamburger
(ground)
3 – 4 months
1 – 2 days
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Pork, Lamb, Veal,
Turkey (ground)
3 – 4 months
1 – 2 days
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Processed meat products
Ham (lean)
1 – 2 months
3 – 5 days
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Bacon
1 month
2 – 3 weeks
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Sausage (raw)
1 – 2 months
1 – 7 days
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Sausage (smoked
links or patties)
1 – 2 months
1 – 3 weeks
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Poultry
Chicken or Turkey
(pieces)
4 – 6 months
2 – 5 days
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Chicken or Turkey
(whole)
8 – 12 months
2 – 7 days
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Goose or Duck
6 months
2 – 5 days
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Fish and shellfish
Haddock, Cod, Hake,
Tuna
3 – 4 months
2 – 7 days
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Oily fish (eg. Salmon,
Mackerel)
3 – 6 months
3 – 8 days
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Shellfish (prepared)
6 months
1 – 5 days
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Lobster, Crayfish
(cooked)
2 – 3 days
6 months
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** Longer term frozen storage
* Shorter term frozen storage
Fresh
storage
Important!
These times are intended as a guide only. If products have a “best-before” or “use-by” date,
always refer to this for storage times. Always check food for signs of spoilage before consumption.
