Storage Times

Storing food properly is an important part of protecting yourself and your family from food poisoning. Food poisoning is caused by eating foods that are contaminated. 

Fresh:

Cut(4°C/40°F) Refrigerator(-18°C/0°F) Freezer
Roasts, Steaks, Chops 2 - 4 days 8 - 10 months
Ground Pork 1 - 2 days 1 - 3 months
Leftover cooked pork* 2 - 3 days 2 - 3 months
Variety meat 1 - 2 days 3 - 4 months

Note: Some newer types of fresh meat packaging allow for longer storage times in the refrigerator and bear a “Best Before” date. Once these vacuum packages are opened, the meat should be used promptly (ground pork within 1 day, other cuts within 2 - 3 days).

Processed:

Type(4°C/40°F) Refrigerator(-18°C/0°F) Freezer
Smoked Sausage 3 - 7 days 1 - 2 months
Ham** 3 - 4 days Not recommended
Bacon** 7 days 1 month
Cold Cuts** 3 - 5 days Not recommended

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*Cool to room temperature, uncovered. Then cover tightly and refrigerate or place in freezer within two hours after cooking.
**If vacuum packed, check manufacturer’s “Best Before” date.

Manitoba Pork represents 624 Manitoba hog farms

Manitoba Pork

Manitoba Pork’s office at 28 Terracon Place is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, closed from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. for lunch. As much as possible, please contact by emailing or phoning in requests for information, ear tags, and other resources. Contact us by phone, fax, email or regular mail.


Tel: 204-237-7447
Fax: 204-237-9831
24-hour Emergency Contact Line: 1-833-310-0108

28 Terracon Place
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
R2J 4G7

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