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iVillage.com: Expiration Dates 101 - Leftovers

Cooked Chicken (Except Fried)

Three to four days in the refrigerator or four months in the freezer.

Refrigerate cooked chicken within two hours of cooking in a shallow, airtight container or wrapped tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Freezer time is for best quality -- foods kept at zero degrees Fahrenheit will be safe to eat indefinitely.

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Cooked Chicken (Except Fried)

Cooked Chicken (...

Three to four days in the refrigerator or four months in the freezer.

Refrigerate cooked chicken within two hours of cooking in a shallow, airtight container or wrapped tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Freezer time is for best quality -- foods kept at zero degrees Fahrenheit will be safe to eat indefinitely.

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Cooked Meatloaf or Meatballs

Cooked Meatloaf ...

Three to four days in the refrigerator or three to four months in the freezer.

Leftover meatloaf and meatballs make great next-day sandwiches. Refrigerate within two hours of cooking in an airtight container, freezer bag or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Freezer time is for best quality -- foods kept at zero degrees Fahrenheit will be safe to eat indefinitely.

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Three to five days in the refrigerator or one to two months in the freezer.

Refrigerate cooked lasagna within two hours of cooking in an airtight container or freezer bag. Freezer time is for best quality -- foods kept at zero degrees Fahrenheit will be safe to eat indefinitely.

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Deli-Sliced Cold Cuts (Most Types)

Deli-Sliced Cold...

Three to five days in the refrigerator or one to two months in the freezer.

Deli-sliced meats like turkey, ham, roast beef and bologna don't last long in the refrigerator so only buy as much as you need, or freeze any leftovers.

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Fruit Pies (Most Types)

Fruit Pies (Most...

Unopened: 2 years in the pantry.

Opened: 1 year in the refrigerator

Like mustard, opened relish has a long shelf life when refrigerated. If relish develops an off color, odor or appearance, discard it.

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Fresh Cooked Fish (Most Types)

Fresh Cooked Fis...

Three to four days in the refrigerator or two to three months in the freezer.

For best results, refrigerate cooked fish within two hours of cooking in a shallow, airtight container or wrapped tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Freezer time is for best quality -- foods kept at zero degrees Fahrenheit will be safe to eat indefinitely.

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Cooked Pasta (Most Types)

Cooked Pasta (Mo...

Three to five days in the refrigerator or one to two months in the freezer.

If you’ve made too much pasta for dinner, don’t let it go to waste. Refrigerate cooked pasta within two hours of cooking in an airtight container or freezer bag. Baked pasta dishes with sauce will freeze best; cooked dry pasta may become mushy when thawed. Freezer time is for best quality -- foods kept at zero degrees Fahrenheit will be safe to eat indefinitely.

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Fresh Raw Fruit Salad

Fresh Raw Fruit ...

Five to seven days in the refrigerator.

Be sure to store uneaten fruit salad in a covered container for maximum freshness.

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Three to four days in the refrigerator or two to three months in the freezer.

Good news, pork lovers -- you can eat leftover bacon! For best results, refrigerate cooked bacon within two hours of cooking in a shallow, airtight container or wrapped tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Freezer time is for best quality -- foods kept at zero degrees Fahrenheit will be safe to eat indefinitely.

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Cheesecake (Homemade or Store-Bought)

Cheesecake (Home...

One week in the refrigerator or 2 to 3 months in the freezer.

Refrigerate cooked cheesecake within two hours of baking or eating, wrapped tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap, or place in a freezer bag. Freezer time is for best quality -- foods kept at zero degrees Fahrenheit will be safe to eat indefinitely.

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Fresh Cooked Shrimp

Fresh Cooked Shr...

Three to four days in the refrigerator or up to three months in the freezer.

For best results, refrigerate cooked shrimp within two hours of cooking in a shallow, airtight container or freezer bag. Freezer time is for best quality -- foods kept at zero degrees Fahrenheit will be safe to eat indefinitely.

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Cooked Beef Steak and Ground Beef (All Cuts)

Cooked Beef Stea...

Three to four days in the refrigerator or two to three months in the freezer.

Hang on to that leftover beef and use it in other dishes. Refrigerate cooked beef within two hours of cooking in a shallow, airtight container or wrapped tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Freezer time is for best quality -- foods kept at zero degrees Fahrenheit will be safe to eat indefinitely.

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Chile (Homemade or Channed)

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Three to four days in the refrigerator or four to six months in the freezer.

Do not store leftover chili in a metal can, refrigerate or freeze in a glass or plastic container or freezer bag. Freezer time is for best quality -- foods kept at zero degrees Fahrenheit will be safe to eat indefinitely.

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Cooked Hot Dogs

Cooked Hot Dogs

Three to four days in the refrigerator or one to two months in the freezer.

Save those uneaten dogs from the barbecue. Refrigerate cooked hot dogs within two hours of cooking in an airtight container, freezer bag or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Freezer time is for best quality -- foods kept at zero degrees Fahrenheit will be safe to eat indefinitely.

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Leftover Pork Chops (All Cuts)

Leftover Pork Ch...

Three to four days in the refrigerator or two to three months in the freezer.

Refrigerate cooked pork chops within two hours of cooking in an airtight container, freezer bag or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Freezer time is for best quality -- foods kept at zero degrees Fahrenheit will be safe to eat indefinitely.

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