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Maximum storage period\u003Cbr>Frozen-18oC (0oF) or\u003Cbr>lower |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Fresh meat and poultry (raw) | Beef | 2-4 days | 10-12 months |\n|  | Pork | 2-4 days | 8-12 months |\n|  | Lamb | 2-4 days | 8-12 months |\n|  | Veal | 3-4 days | 8-12 months |\n|  | Ground meat | 1-2 days | 2-3 months |\n|  | Chicken/turkey – whole | 2-3 days | 1 year |\n|  | Chicken/turkey – pieces | 2-3 days | 6 months |\n| Fresh fish | Raw lean fish (cod, flounder, etc.) | 3-4 days | 6 months |\n|  | Raw fatty fish (salmon, etc.) | 3-4 days | 2 months |\n|  | Raw shellfish (clams, crab, lobster, etc.) | 12-24 hours | 2-4 months |\n|  | Raw scallops and shrimp, cooked shellfish (clams, crab, lobster, etc.) | 1-2 days | 2-4 months |\n| Ham | Canned ham | 6-9 months | Do not freeze |\n|  | Cooked ham | 3-4 days | 2-3 months |\n| Bacon and sausages | Bacon | 1 week | 1 month |\n|  | Raw Sausage | 1-2 days | 1-2 months |\n|  | Cooked sausage links or patties | 1 week | 1-2 months |\n| Hot 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