How long does frozen entrees (prepared meals) keep in the refrigerator?
RefrigeratorGeneral storage guidance
Not recommended
This is storage guidance from the cited FoodKeeper record, not a guarantee that food remains safe through the final day.
Refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C)
Answer basis
- Food
- Frozen entrees
- Preparation or package state
- prepared meals
- Storage
- Refrigerator
- Timing
- General storage guidance
- Source field
- Refrigerate
Not recommended to refrigerate after cooking due to decreased quality.
Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper Data, data version 128.
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