Beef — Meat — Fresh — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Beef (10 source variants).
United States · USDA FoodKeeper
Meat — Fresh. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.
rib roast, bone-in
Beef,rib roast,bone-in,roast,bone,rib
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 3–5 days |
| Freezer — from purchase | 4–12 months |
rib roast; boneless, rolled
Beef,rib roast,boneless,rolled,roast,rib
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 3–5 days |
| Freezer — from purchase | 4–12 months |
round or rump roast
Beef,round,rump roast,roast
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 3–5 days |
| Freezer — from purchase | 4–12 months |
tenderloin, whole
Beef,tenderloin,whole
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 3–5 days |
| Freezer — from purchase | 4–12 months |
tenderloin, half
Beef,tenderloin,half
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 3–5 days |
| Freezer — from purchase | 4–12 months |
chuck roast, brisket
Beef,chuck roast,roast,brisket
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 3–5 days |
| Freezer — from purchase | 4–12 months |
steaks
Beef,steaks,steak
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 3–5 days |
| Freezer — from purchase | 4–12 months |
stew, cubes
Beef,stew, cubes,cube
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 3–5 days |
| Freezer — from purchase | 4–12 months |
short ribs
Beef,short ribs,ribs,rib
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 3–5 days |
| Freezer — from purchase | 4–12 months |
ground
Beef,ground
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 1–2 days |
| Freezer — from purchase | 3–4 months |
Important: FoodKeeper supplies general storage guidance, not a promise that food is safe until a calculated date. The actual temperature, handling, packaging use-by dates and possible recalls may override any interval. Freezer periods generally concern best quality.
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