Frozen foods: how long does it last?

25 frozen foods items with published storage times.

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ItemAfter openingUnopened / otherStore at
Dough (commercial (bread or cookie))3–4 daysRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below
Edamame (frozen)2 yearsKeep frozen at 0°F (−18°C) until you're ready to use it
Egg substitutes (frozen foods)3–4 daysRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below
Fish (breaded)Not recommendedRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below
Fish (raw but headed and gutted)3–4 daysRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below
Frozen entrees (prepared meals)Not recommendedRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below
Frozen potato products (fries, hashbrowns, tater tots)Not recommendedRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below
Frozen pretzels3–4 daysRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below
Fruits (such as berries, melons)10–18 monthsKeep frozen at 0°F (−18°C) until you're ready to use it
Ice cream6 monthsKeep frozen at 0°F (−18°C) until you're ready to use it
Ice pops9 monthsKeep frozen at 0°F (−18°C) until you're ready to use it
Juice concentrates2 yearsKeep frozen at 0°F (−18°C) until you're ready to use it
Kugel (commercial)1 yearKeep frozen at 0°F (−18°C) until you're ready to use it
Lobster tails3–4 daysRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below
Pancakes, wafflesNot recommendedRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below
Pizza (frozen)3–4 daysRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below
Polenta (frozen)12 monthsKeep frozen at 0°F (−18°C) until you're ready to use it
Sausages (precooked)3–4 daysRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below
Sausages (uncooked)3–4 daysRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below
Sherbet, sorbetNot recommendedRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below
Shrimp, shellfish3–4 daysRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below
Soy crumbles and hot dogs3–4 daysRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below
Soy meat substitutes3–4 daysRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below
Tempeh3–4 daysRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below
Vegetables (frozen foods)3–4 daysRefrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below

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