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About Carol Schlitt
Expertise
I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).

Experience
I am an Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety. I am a certified HACCP manager and a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Organizations
International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Society for Nutrition Education.

Education/Credentials
BS - University of Illinois MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

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Food Safety Issues - Pork in freezer

Expert: Carol Schlitt - 10/25/2006

Question
How long can pork remain in a freezer?

Answer
Hi Anthony,

Technically -- forever!!!

Now for quality, it's best to use pork within 1 year -- less for ham which tends to lose quality in the freezer. The recommendations for freezer storage are based on quality, not safety. As long as food remains frozen it is safe to eat. Unlike women, frozen foods do not get better with age!

For a good resource on freezer storage, check out this website: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fttstore.html

Hope this has helped. Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Carol

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