How long do meat & fish last?

20 meat and fish items with fridge, pantry, and freezer durations. Click any item for spoilage signs, sources, and an unopened-vs-opened note.

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  Raw Chicken Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 9 months (pieces)
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  Raw Ground Beef Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 3–4 months
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  Raw Steak / Roast Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 4–12 months
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  Raw Fish / Seafood Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer Up to 3 months (conservative quality estimate)
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  Raw Shrimp Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 3–6 months (quality)
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  Bacon Fridge 1 week (opened) · Freezer 1 month
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  Deli Meat (sliced) Fridge 3–5 days (opened / deli-sliced) · Freezer 1–2 months
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  Hot Dogs Fridge 1 week (opened) · Freezer 1–2 months
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  Raw Eggs Fridge 3–5 weeks · Freezer 1 year (beaten; not in shell)
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  Smoked Salmon (opened) Fridge 2 days after opening · Freezer 2 months
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  Canned Tuna (opened) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer About 2 months (quality)
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  Canned Chicken (opened) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 3 months
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  Sausage (raw, pork) Fridge 1–2 days · Freezer 1–2 months
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  Cooked Sausage / Bratwurst Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 1–2 months
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  Lamb Chops (raw) Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 9 months
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  Sushi (Raw Fish) Fridge 1–2 days
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  Beef Jerky (Commercial) Pantry 2–3 months after opening · Freezer 1–2 months (optional quality)
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  Ceviche Fridge 1–2 days
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  Dry-Cured Salami (Sliced / Opened) Fridge 3 weeks · Freezer 1–2 months
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  Cooked Bacon (Home-Cooked Leftovers) Fridge 4–5 days · Freezer 1 month