FoodStorageCheck

Meat

25 foods in the USDA FoodKeeper “Meat” category (fresh, shelf stable foods, smoked or processed, stuffed or assembled) — with official guidance for 5 in the pantry, 25 in the refrigerator, and 20 in the freezer.

Quick answers

FoodRefrigeratorCondition
Bacon1 weekfrom purchase
Beef3 to 5 daysfrom purchase
Bison3 to 5 daysas sold
Bratwurst2 to 3 daysas sold
Chorizo1 to 2 daysas sold
Corned beef5 to 7 daysfrom purchase