Fruits
Where should you store apples?
How long will they stay fresh?
Refrigerator drawer
3 weeks
Where should you store a head of lettuce?
How long will it stay fresh?
Refrigerator drawer
5 days
Where should you store basil?
How long will it stay fresh?
On the countertop
1 week
Where should you store eggs?
How long will they stay fresh?
Refrigerator shelf
2 weeks or until the expiration date on the carton
Where should you store bread?
How long will it stay fresh?
On the counter
3 days
Where should you store bananas?
How long will they stay fresh?
On the countertop
3 days once ripe
Where should you store potatoes?
How long will they stay fresh?
Dark pantry
1-2 months
Where should you store cilantro?
How long will it stay fresh?
Refrigerator shelf
1 week
Where should you store raw beef?
How long will it stay fresh?
Refrigerator meat drawer
2 days
If storing in freezer, 3-6 months
Where should you store soft cheeses (ex. feta)?
How long will they stay fresh?
Refrigerator cheese drawer
1-2 weeks
Where should you store citrus?
How long will they stay fresh?
Refrigerator shelf
2 weeks
Where should you store broccoli?
How long will it stay fresh?
Refrigerator drawer
5 days
Where should you store rosemary or thyme?
How long will it stay fresh?
Refrigerator shelf
2 weeks
Where should you store prepackaged cold cuts?
How long will they stay fresh?
Refrigerator shelf
2 weeks unopened, 5 days once opened
Where should you store hard cheeses (ex. parmesan)?
How long will they stay fresh?
Refrigerator cheese drawer
1 month
Where should you store berries?
How long will they stay fresh?
Refrigerator drawer
3-5 days
Where should you store carrots?
How long will they stay fresh?
Refrigerator drawer
3 weeks
Where should you store chives?
How long will they stay fresh?
Refrigerator shelf
5 days
Where should you store raw poultry?
How long will it stay fresh?
Refrigerator meat drawer
2 days
If stored in freezer, 3-6 months
Where should you store yogurt?
How long will it stay fresh?
Refrigerator
Until the expiration date on the container
Where should you store tomatoes?
How long will they stay fresh?
On the countertop
5 days
Where should you store cucumbers?
How long will they stay fresh?
Refrigerator drawer
1 week
Where should you store parsley?
How long will it stay fresh?
Refrigerator shelf
1 week
Where should you store bacon?
How long will it stay fresh?
Refrigerator meat drawer
2 weeks unopened, 1 week once opened
Where should you store semi-hard cheeses (ex. cheddar)?
How long will they stay fresh?
Refrigerator cheese drawer
2 weeks