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Poultry Products Storage Guidelines (text version)
 
Before proceeding to the table, the following items should be noted.
 
* MVP - moisture and vapor-proof paper
 
The text of the table follows.

Poultry Fresh, Whole Poultry, How to Store Rinse cavity thoroughly with cold water. Wipe dry. Refrigerate loosely wrapped in wax paper, aluminum foil, or in covered container. Remove wrappings from ready-to-cook poultry. If bloody, wipe dry and store in fresh wrapping material or covered dish., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1-2 days. For best quality, do not store; use on day of purchase., In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 4 months
Poultry Poultry stuffing, How to Store Cool and refrigerate immediately. Stuff bird just before roasting., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1 day, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials Do not freeze.
Poultry Fresh Poultry Cut in pieces, How to Store Refrigerate. Wipe dry, if necessary, and wrap loosely or store in covered container., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1-2 days (See above whole poultry), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 6 months
Poultry Cooked Poultry, How to Store Cool and refrigerate within 2 hours after cooking. Remove stuffing from roast poultry. Store separately both poultry and stuffing and refrigerate. Wrap closely or tightly covered., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 2-3 days, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 4 months
Poultry Poultry, Pies, Stews, Creamed Dishes, and gravies made with poultry stock, How to Store Cool and refrigerate within 30 minutes after cooking. Cover when cold. Reheat to boiling point when ready to use., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1 day, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 4 months
Poultry Poultry Salads, How to Store Refrigerate immediately after preparation., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1 day, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials Do not freeze.
Poultry Duck, How to Store , YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 2 days, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 6 months
Poultry Poultry, frozen, How to Store Refrigerate in original container, or well covered., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 2 days, after defrosting, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP* materials 4 months
  

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