Meat / Fresh
Vealground
1–2 days in the fridge from the date of purchase and 3–4 months in the freezer.
Pantry
No USDA guidance
Fridge
- from purchase
- 1–2 days
Freezer
- from purchase
- 3–4 months
Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeperHow to read these times
1–2 days in the fridge from the date of purchase and 3–4 months in the freezer.
No USDA guidance
1–2 days from the date of purchase.
Yes. 3–4 months from the date of purchase.
Throw it out if it smells off, feels slimy or sticky, shows mold, or has changed color. Storage times assume it was handled safely and kept cold the whole time.