Built-In Refrigeration Use & Care Information

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FRESH FRUITS

Recommended

Temperature

Storage Life

(refrigerator)

Comments

FRE SH FRU ITS

apples* (macintosh,

grimes golden,

yellow newtown)

pples

apricots

sian pears

vocados*

lackberries

lood oranges

blueberries

cantaloupe*

1–4˚C

1˚C

˚C

–7˚C

1˚C

2–5˚C

1–2 months

–6 months

1–2 weeks

–6 months

–4 weeks

–3 days

–8 weeks

10–18 days

2–3 weeks

Wash and dry most fruits, and store in the crisper compart-

ment. (Do not wash berries and cherries until you are ready to

use them, however.)

Most fruits should be stored in lower humidity.

cassavas

cherries, sweet

clementines

cranberries*

igs, fresh

grapes

guavas*

honeydew

1˚C

4˚C

2–4˚C

˚C

1˚C

4–7˚C

7˚C

1–2 months

2–3 weeks

2–4 weeks

2–4 months

–10 days

2–3 weeks

3–4 weeks

ully ripe fruits should be stored in the refrigerator at recom-

mended temperatures to slow down the ripening process.

To hasten the ripening process, you can place unripe fruit in a

aper bag that has holes poked in it. Close the bag and set it

on a counter. The fruit will produce ethylene, a gas that initi-

ates the ripening process. Check the bag each day.

iwifruit

kumquats

lychees

nectarines

oranges*

papayas*

peaches

pears

˚C

4˚C

2˚C

1˚C

1–7˚C

7˚C

1˚C

–6 weeks

2–4 weeks

3–5 weeks

2–4 weeks

3–8 weeks

1–3 weeks

2–4 weeks

2–3 weeks

Discard any fresh fruits that are moldy or have other signs of

spoilage and wipe out the refrigerator compartment.

Refer to the list of ethylene sensitive and ethylene producing

vegetables and fruits.

persimmons

pineapple*

plums and prunes

pomegranates*

quinces

raspberries

rhubarb

strawberries

1˚C

7˚C

1˚C

4˚C

1˚C

3–4 months

2–4 weeks

2–5 weeks

2–3 months

3–6 days

2–3 weeks

7–10 days

tangerines

watermelon*

4˚C

7˚C

2–4 weeks

2–3 weeks

*Sensitive to chill injury, a cause of spoilage. Damage may not be apparent until the fruit is returned to a warmer temperature.

NOTE: See food preservation guide for complete instructions on freezing fruits. Recommended freezer storage temperature is -18˚C.

DELI FOODS, DAIRY PRODUCTS AND OTHER FOODS

ecommended

emperature

torage Life

(

refrigerator)

torage Life

(

freezer)*

omments

DEL I FOO D S

thinly sliced lunch meats

egg, chicken, tuna and ham salads

macaroni salads

pre-stuffed chops, chicken breasts

store-prepared convenience meals

1–2˚C

1–2 days

3–5 days

1 day

1–2 days

Check ”use by” or ”sell by” dates. These

foods do not freeze well. If you need to

freeze, do so immediately, not after they

have been held in the refrigerator.

AIRY F OOD S

utter

cottage or ricotta cheese

cream cheese

natural cheese (cheddar, brick, etc.)

process cheese

grated Parmesan or Romano

yogurt

hole, lowfat or skim milk

–2˚C

1–2˚C

–2˚C

months

1–2 weeks

2 weeks

3–6 months

3–4 weeks

1 year

1 month

–2 weeks

year

4 weeks

6–8 months

heck ”sell by” dates.

Store cheese in original packaging until

ready to use. After opening, rewrap tightly

in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Thaw frozen cheese in the refrigerator to

reduce crumbling.

EGG S

fresh, in shell

ard cooked

liquid pasteurized or egg substitutes

pened

unopened

1˚C

–2˚C

1–2˚C

3 weeks

week

days

10 days

1 year

Keep fresh eggs refrigerated.

o not eat hard cooked eggs that have

been at room temperature for more than

hours.

CO O KED M EAT & P OULT RY L E FTO VER S

cooked meat and meat dishes

gravy and meat broth

fried or plain chicken, pieces

cooked poultry dishes

pieces covered with broth, gravy

chicken nuggets, patties

1–2˚C

3–4 days

1–2 days

3–4 days

1–2 days

2–3 months

4 months

4–6 months

6 months

1–3 months

Refrigerate or freeze leftovers in covered

shallow containers within 2 hours after

cooking. Reheat leftovers to 74˚C.

SOU PS & S TEW S

vegetable

meat added

1–2˚C

3–4 days

2–3 months

Reheat to at least 74˚C before serving.

*Recommended freezer storage temperature is -18˚C. (NR) stands for not recommended for freezing.

FOOD STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS