How long do you keep things in a freezer?

CrazyKittyLvr2 · ‎05-11-2013

I don't keep anything over 6 months. I just have the freezer in my side by side so I can't go crazy filling it due to space.

I ask because my great nice was helping my cousin and was looking for something in the freezer, which was packed. My cousin lives alone.

My niece found a container of chicken soup dated 2 flippen years ago. When she said it should be tossed my cousin she kept it in case anyone in the family had a cold. My niece told her if anyone ate it a cold would be the least of their problems.

She thinks once it's frozen it's good forver. How she has not made herself or anyone sick is beyond me.

How long do you keep frozen food?

KJPA · ‎07-07-2012

I think it can last a long time and not make you sick. That's not to say it will taste the best or contain as many nutrients as it did in the first six months. The time also depends on the type of freezer, temp, how often the door is opened, etc. I've always heard a chest freezer stores food better than an upright.

You should go with what you are comfortable with. And perhaps don't eat anything the niece brings to you when you are sick next time!!!

KJPA

fthunt · ‎12-24-2010

If food is packaged and wrapped properly - it's frozen and not going any where.

(Food Saver or Air Tight Container) If haven't eaten in a year - means not a fav - so throw it out = just taking up space.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

I have a fully stocked upright freezer. I can (& do) keep food frozen up to 2 yrs.

It really depends on the food items. My freezer came w/a list of foods & how long they can stay in the freezer at zero degrees.

Sidebar: Some of my food items are both freezer paper & Food Saver wrapped.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

Never ever over a year. I don't care how it is wrapped. Clean it out every fall or spring and get rid of anything over a year or not dated.

If it is a year old, cook it or out it goes.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

I think I've seen some charts done by the USDA with recommendations on the length of time frozen food should be kept. I think a lot depends on how much fat the food contains. For example, I only keep bacon frozen for 2-3 months. Some foods deteriorate faster than others. It should also be properly packaged for the freezer.

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