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Frozen food: storage times
Tap a food for how to store it, how to tell it has gone bad and whether it freezes well.
| Food | Fridge | Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen vegetablesFridge time is after cooking. Keep frozen; cook as directed. | 3–4 days | 10–18 monthsfrom purchase |
| Ice cream | — | 6 monthsfrom purchase |
| Sherbet and sorbet | Not recommended | 9 monthsfrom purchase |
Fridge at 4 °C (40 °F) or colder, freezer at −18 °C (0 °F). Freezer times are for best quality: food kept frozen stays safe, but slowly loses taste and texture. These times are USDA guidance, not a guarantee. When in doubt, throw it out.
Storage times: USDA FoodKeeper (Food Safety and Inspection Service), public domain. Text by ShelfLife.