How long is frozen food good?
The USDA states that frozen foods are safe to eat indefinitely if kept at 0 degrees F or below. For quality sake frozen fruits and vegetables should be consumed within 10-12 months. Odds and Ends. As stated earlier the temperature in the freezer needs to be at 0 degrees or below to keep foods frozen for extended periods of time. Most freezer compartments in your refrigerate are not that cold. Use a deep freezer to keeps foods frozen for more than a few weeks. Many light colored fruits such as peaches, pears etc tend to discolor when exposed to air. To prevent this there are several products that you can use to prevent this. These products contain vitamin C (ascorbic acid) which prevents oxidation. Follow instructions on the package. If you have a power failure DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR to the freezer. Most foods will stay frozen for 2-3 days. Be sure to label and date each container that you place into the freezer.
