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What should the shelf life of the raw ground beef used to make beef patties be,and the shelf life of the patties?
Hi Mario,
Fresh ground beef - whether bulk or in patties -- should be cooked within 2-3 days of purchase/thawing. If you can not do so within that time frame, the ground beef should be frozen -- either bulk or in patties.
Cooked ground beef patties should be refrigerated and used within 4-5 days. Again, if you can not do so within this time frame, freeze them for future use.
Carol
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Carol Schlitt
Expertise
I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience
I am a former Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety, having retired August 1, 2010. I am a certified HACCP manager, a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health and a 3rd party food safety and OSHA auditor of restaurants.
Organizations
International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, St. Louis Culinary Society.
Education/Credentials
BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
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