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Here is a list of foods and the maximum recommended time in the freezer:
Meats:
Red meat: 8 months
Poultry (chicken, turkey): 8 to 12 months
Pig: 4 to 6 months
Game: 8 to 12 months
Seafood:
Lean fish: 6 months
Oily fish (salmon, tuna): 2 to 3 months
Shrimp and seafood: 3 to 6 months
Dairy products:
Hard cheeses: 6 months
Soft cheeses: 3 months
Butter: 6 to 9 months
Cooked:
Lasagna, casseroles, soups: 2 to 3 months
Pizza: 1 to 2 months
Leftover cooked dishes: 2 to 3 months
Vegetable purees and baby food: 2 to 3 months
Meat for babies: 1 to 2 months
Fruits and vegetables:
Fruits (berries, mangoes): 8 to 12 months
Vegetables (broccoli, peppers): 8 to 12 months
Bread and pastries:
Bread: 2 to 3 months ideally, but can be extended up to 4 months
Pastries: 1 to 2 months
Good to know: The times given are general estimates. They may therefore vary depending on the quality of the packaging and storage conditions. Also, if the product appears dull, has a suspicious smell or has received juice from another defrosted food, be suspicious. Even if it was recently frozen, it may have become unfit for consumption.
