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Six steps to label and track freezer food

Product names, dates and appropriate cold-storage guidance help reduce forgotten freezer packages.

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USDA Food Safety

USDA original guidance on labeling bulk meat for freezing

Link to USDA original freezer-packaging guidance

USDA advises identifying bulk meat packages with names and purchase details. At a constant 0°F/−18°C, recommended freezer durations mainly concern quality, not automatic spoilage deadlines.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Identify each food and distinguish raw ingredients from cooked items before freezing.
2. Write the product name and purchase or freezing date clearly on the freezer package.
3. For bulk meat or poultry, retain traceability details from the original package; USDA also recommends noting the establishment number.
4. Use freezer-appropriate packaging and seal it well, minimizing air exposure to maintain quality.
5. Check that the freezer stays near or below 0°F (−18°C) and consult official quality storage charts for each food.
6. Arrange older packages accessibly; a date label alone cannot establish safety after thawing, outages or uncertain temperature history.

USDA original guidance on labeling bulk meat for freezing

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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