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FDA Refrigerator + Freezer Storage Chart

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    How long does milk last in the fridge?

    Unopened pasteurized milk: 5-7 days past sell-by (USDA FoodKeeper). Opened: 5-7 days. UHT/ultra-pasteurized: 30-90 days unopened, 7 days opened. Raw milk: 5-10 days from production. Smell + taste are reliable indicators — milk doesn't silently spoil.

    Why we cite it here: Federal guidelines for dairy refrigeration

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    How long do eggs last in the fridge?

    Raw eggs in shell: 3-5 weeks past purchase if refrigerated below 40°F (USDA). Hard-boiled eggs (in shell): 1 week. Separated yolks: 2-4 days. Separated whites: 4 days. Cracked + frozen eggs: 1 year. Float test detects bad eggs.

    Why we cite it here: Federal guidelines for egg refrigeration

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    How long does chicken last in the fridge?

    Raw chicken in fridge: 1-2 days (USDA). Cooked chicken: 3-4 days. Marinated raw chicken: 1-2 days. Frozen raw chicken: 9-12 months. Frozen cooked chicken: 2-6 months. Smell + color are unreliable for chicken — go by time.

    Why we cite it here: Federal storage guidelines for refrigerated chicken

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    How long does beef last in the fridge?

    Raw beef steaks/roasts: 3-5 days (USDA). Raw ground beef: 1-2 days. Cooked beef: 3-4 days. Frozen raw steaks: 6-12 months. Frozen ground beef: 3-4 months. Beef lasts longer than chicken due to lower bacterial load + tighter muscle structure.

    Why we cite it here: Federal beef refrigeration timelines

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    How long do leftovers last in the fridge?

    Standard USDA rule: 3-4 days refrigerated below 40°F. Cooked rice + grains: 4-6 days. Soups + stews: 3-4 days. Tomato-based dishes: 5-7 days (acid extends). Pizza: 3-4 days. Cool within 2 hours; reheat to 165°F.

    Why we cite it here: Federal leftovers storage chart

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    How long does yogurt last in the fridge?

    Unopened yogurt: 1-2 weeks past sell-by date refrigerated (USDA). Opened yogurt: 5-7 days. Greek yogurt: 1-3 weeks past sell-by. Live cultures actively suppress spoilage. Whey separation = normal. Mold = discard entire container.

    Why we cite it here: Federal dairy refrigeration timelines

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    How long does cheese last in the fridge?

    Hard cheeses (Parmesan, aged cheddar): 4-6 months unopened, 3-4 weeks opened. Soft cheeses (brie, mozzarella): 1-2 weeks. Shredded cheese: 5-7 days opened. Fresh cheese (ricotta): 1 week. Mold on hard cheese can be cut away; soft cheese mold = discard.

    Why we cite it here: Federal cheese refrigeration timelines

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    How long does fish last in the fridge?

    Raw fish (salmon, tuna, white fish): 1-2 days fridge (USDA). Cooked fish: 3-4 days. Smoked fish: 5-7 days. Shellfish (raw): 1-2 days. Sushi-grade fish: 24 hours max. Frozen raw fish: 3-8 months by type. Time-based discard — fish spoils silently faster than meat.

    Why we cite it here: Federal seafood refrigeration timelines + sushi-grade freezing standards

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    How long does butter last in the fridge?

    Salted butter: 1-3 months fridge unopened; 2-4 weeks opened. Unsalted butter: 3 weeks fridge unopened; 2-3 weeks opened. Frozen butter: 6-9 months quality. Butter at room temperature in covered crock: 1-2 weeks (salted only). Rancidity = discard.

    Why we cite it here: Federal butter refrigeration timelines

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    How long does cooked rice last in the fridge?

    Cooked rice in fridge: 4-6 days (USDA). Cool within 1 hour of cooking; refrigerate uncovered initially. Bacillus cereus risk increases after day 4. Frozen cooked rice: 1-2 months. Always reheat to 165°F (74°C) internal. Discard if smell, slime, or off-color.

    Why we cite it here: Federal cooked rice storage standards

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    How long do onions last in the pantry?

    Whole onions in cool dry pantry: 1-3 months. Cut onions: 7-10 days refrigerated. Sweet onions (Vidalia, Walla Walla): 2-4 weeks pantry. Shallots: 1 month pantry. Garlic: 3-6 months pantry. Spring onions: 1-2 weeks refrigerated. Refrigeration shortens onion life.

    Why we cite it here: Federal onion + vegetable storage

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