How long does frozen entrees (prepared meals) keep from purchase in the freezer?

Official USDA FoodKeeper guidance for one exact storage condition

FreezerFrom the purchase date

12 months

This freezer duration is the USDA's best-quality guidance, not a safety cutoff.

Freezer at 0 °F (−18 °C)

Answer basis

Food: Frozen entrees
Preparation or package state: prepared meals
Storage: Freezer
Timing: From the purchase date
Source field: DOP_Freeze

Keep frozen. For safety, cook as directed.

Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper Data, data version 128.

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