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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />6.12 <br />RD’s for Healthcare, Inc. 2020 <br /> <br />REFRIGERATED STORAGE GUIDELINES <br /> <br />Meat Taken from Freezer to Thaw Maximum Refrigeration Time Once Meat Has Thawed <br />Roasts, steaks, chops, poultry, fish, ground meat 2 days <br />Luncheon meats, ham, bacon, frankfurters 5 days <br />Other processed meats 5 days <br /> <br />OTHER MEATS/EGGS Maximum Refrigeration Time <br />Leftover cooked meats 3 days <br />Fresh roasts 3 days <br />All other fresh meat 1 day <br />Hard boiled eggs (peeled or with shells) 5 days <br />Regular eggs 3 weeks (check expiration day – may be sooner) <br />Liquid eggs/egg substitutes Follow manufacturers’ recommendation <br />Tuna salad 3 days <br />Egg salad 3 days <br />All egg products and egg substitutes used should have expiration date or you are to have manufacturer’s information as to <br />shelf life. <br /> <br />Dairy Products Maximum Refrigeration Time <br />Milk, fluid Follow expiration date <br />The shelf life of fluid milk stored in the refrigerator will range from 8 -20 days depending upon the date of manufacture and <br />storage conditions. Milk should never be left at room temperature and should be capped or closed during refrigerator <br />storage. Freezing is not recommended. <br /> <br />Cream, yogurt, cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream Follow expiration date or 7 days after opening, whichever comes first <br />Tofu Follow expiration date or 3 days after opening, whichever comes first <br />Desserts, prepared, including puddings and cream pies 3 days <br />Gelatin, prepared, plain or with fruit 5 days <br />Hard cheese/processed cheese/loaf cheese 3 months <br />Margarine/butter 3 months <br />Non-dairy creamer 1 week (or longer per manufacturer’s date) <br />Opened condensed or evaporated milk 3 days <br />Shredded cheeses 1 month <br />Whipped topping (in aerosol can) 3 months <br />Whipped topping – frozen thawed 1 week <br />Frozen vegetables – once thawed 3 days <br />Supplemental shakes taken from the frozen state and thawed in the refrigerator will be dated as soon as they are placed in <br />the refrigerator. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation (specifications) for shelf life. <br /> <br />Thickened Liquids <br />Follow manufacturer’s instructions (can fill in) <br />Product: Shelf life: <br /> <br />Docusign Envelope ID: E390BADC-1E44-881F-8033-84699C40C47B