Keeping Foods Fresh: Refrigeration & Food Storage Safety

Ever wonder how long you really should be keeping that kung pao chicken takeout in your fridge?  This handy chart from the USDA website helps you keep track of storage times for popular foods – everything from meat and dairy to seafood and more. Click here to see the entire chart.

Click here for a list of storage times for both refrigerated and frozen foods (via Clemson University). 

Print out a copy of either list and stick it on your fridge for quick and easy reference!

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