Meat & Poultry
Steaks & roasts (beef)
Fridge (4°C / 40°F)
3–5 days
Freezer (−18°C / 0°F)
6–12 months
Store it right
- Keep sealed on a tray at the back of the bottom shelf.
- Vacuum-seal or double-wrap before freezing.
Signs it has gone off
- Slick, sticky surface.
- Sour or barnyard smell.
- Dull grey-brown with a wet sheen.
Never taste food to test it — a small bite is enough to make you ill.
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