Meat & Poultry
Ground beef
Fridge (4°C / 40°F)
1–2 days
Freezer (−18°C / 0°F)
3–4 months
Store it right
- Store on the lowest shelf, still sealed, at 4°C (40°F) or colder.
- Freeze in flat, thin packs so it thaws quickly and evenly.
- Thaw in the fridge overnight, never on the counter.
Signs it has gone off
- Tacky or slimy texture.
- Sour, tangy smell.
- Brown throughout plus any off smell (brown on the inside only is just oxygen, not spoilage).
Never taste food to test it — a small bite is enough to make you ill.
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