Cooked leftovers
3–4 months frozen
3–4 days refrigerated
Refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking.
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Raw chicken pieces
Best quality: 9 months frozen
1–2 days refrigerated
Store sealed on the lowest refrigerator shelf.
Raw whole chicken
Best quality: 1 year frozen
1–2 days refrigerated
Store sealed on the lowest refrigerator shelf.
Eggs
Do not freeze in shell
3–5 weeks refrigerated
Keep in their carton in the main refrigerator.
Cooked rice
1 month frozen
3–4 days refrigerated
Cool promptly in shallow containers.
Opened broth
2–3 months frozen
3–4 days refrigerated
Date the container when opened.
Fresh fin fish
Best quality: 2–8 months frozen
1–3 days refrigerated
Freezer time varies by species and fat content.
Refrigerator times assume 40°F / 4°C or below. Freezer times assume 0°F / -18°C and describe best quality, not the point when continuously frozen food becomes unsafe.
Reviewed August 2026.
Source: FoodSafety.gov cold storage chart Built for the new Recipe Boss
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