Do you know which food products can be frozen, and for how long? Minnesota Freezer Warehouse Company does! Cold storage is another way to prolong your food products. We follow the FDA guidelines. Read on to find out how much freezer storage can prolong your food product’s shelf life.
According to the FDA
Processed Meat and Poultry
Freezer storage can increase the shelf life of most processed meat and poultry products.
- Lunch meat: Lunch meats will last for 2 weeks in refrigerated storage, or 1-2 months in freezer storage.
- Bacon: Bacon will last for 1 week in refrigerated storage or 1 month in freezer storage.
- Sausage: Raw beef, pork, turkey, or chicken sausage will last for 1-2 days in refrigerated storage or 1-2 months in freezer storage.
- Hot dogs: Hot dogs will last for 1-2 weeks in refrigerator storage, or 1-2 months in freezer storage.
Ground Meat
Like processed meats, ground meats can benefit from freezer storage.
- Hamburger: Hamburger will last for 1-2 days in refrigerated storage, or 3-4 months in freezer storage.
- Ground meats (turkey, veal, pork, lamb): Ground turkey, veal, pork, and lamb will last for 1-2 days in refrigerated storage, or 3-4 months in freezer storage.
Fresh Meat
Fresh beef, lamb, veal, and pork can be preserved far longer in freezer storage than in refrigerated storage.
- Steaks: Steaks will last for 3-5 days in refrigerated storage, or 6-12 months in freezer storage.
- Chops: Chops will last for 3-5 days in refrigerated storage, or 4-6 months in freezer storage.
- Roasts: Roasts will last for 3-5 days in refrigerated storage, or 4-12 months in freezer storage.
Fresh Poultry
Fresh poultry lasts much longer in freezer storage than in refrigerated storage.
- Whole turkey or chicken: Whole turkey or chicken will last for 1-2 days in refrigerated storage, or 1 year in freezer storage.
- Turkey or chicken parts: Turkey or chicken parts will last for 1-2 days in refrigerated storage, or 9 months in freezer storage.
Fish and Shellfish
Freezer storage can prolong the shelf life of most seafood products.
- Lean fish: Lean fish will last for 1-2 days in refrigerated storage or 6-8 months in freezer storage.
- Fatty fish: Fatty fish will last for 1-2 days in refrigerated storage or 2-3 months in freezer storage.
- Shrimp, scallops, crawfish, and squid: Fresh mollusks and crustaceans will last for 1-2 days in refrigerated storage, ar 3-6 months in freezer storage.
- Cooked fish: Cooked fish will last for 3-4 days in refrigerated storage, or 4-6 months in freezer storage.
- Smoked fish: Smoked fish will last for 14 days in refrigerated storage, or 2 months in freezer storage.
Cold Storage
Are you looking for a climate controlled warehouse in Minnesota? Contact MWFC at (507) 373-1477 or send an email to info@mwfc-cold.com. We are ready and able to meet all of your freezer storage needs.