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Cold Storage Chart: Ham, Corned Beef

Peachy keeps cold food cold, but not too long.       Select a food category to view the USDA's recommended refrigerator and freezer storage time limits. The listed time limits will help keep refrigerated food (40°F) from spoiling and provide safe food protection. Because freezing (0°F) keeps food safe for long periods of time, the recommended storage times for the freezer are for quality only.
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Bacon and Sausage
Beverages, Fruit
Dairy
Deli & Vacuum-packed Products
Dough
Eggs
Ham, Corned Beef
Hamburger, Ground and Stew Meat
Hot Dogs and Luncheon Meats
Mayonnaise, Commercial
Meat (Beef, Veal, Lamb & Pork)
Meat Leftovers
Pizza
Poultry, Cooked
Poultry, Fresh
Seafood, Fish
Seafood, Shellfish
Soups and Stews
Stuffing

Ham, Corned BeefRefrigerator (40°F)Freezer (0°F)
Corned beef in pouch with pickling juices5-7 daysdrained, 1 month
Ham, canned, labeled
"Keep Refrigerated" - unopened
6-9 monthsDoesn't freeze
Ham, canned, labeled
"Keep Refrigerated" - opened
3-5 days1-2 months
Ham, fully cooked vacuum
sealed at plant, undated, unopened
2 weeks1-2 months
Ham, fully cooked vacuum
sealed at plant, dated, unopened
Use By Date1-2 months
Ham, fully cooked, whole7 days1-2 months
Ham, fully cooked, half3-5 days1-2 months
Ham, fully cooked, slices3-4 days1-2 months

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