The following table is a rundown of storage guidelines for some of the foods that are regulars on America's dinner tables. Freezer burn is a food-quality issue, not a food safety issue. It appears as grayish-brown leathery spots on frozen food. It occurs when air reaches the food's surface and dries out the product. This can happen when food is not securely wrapped in air-tight packaging. Color changes result from chemical changes in the food's pigment. See similar questions...

Any of our products that are flash frozen and vacuum sealed will last up to one year in your freezer. Product that is flash frozen but not vacuum sealed (Individually Quick Frozen or IQF) will last up to five months in your freezer. See similar questions...

a general rule and to maintain the quality, food should not be stored in a freezer for longer then 6 months (provided that your freezer is suitable for storing foods for this length of time. See star ratings above). See similar questions...

Food will stay frozen for 36-48 hours in a fully loaded freezer if you keep the door closed. A half-full freezer will generally keep food frozen for 24 hours. If it looks like the power will be out for more than 2 - 4 hours, place refrigerated foods such as milk, dairy products, meats, fish and poultry in a cooler surrounded by ice. Perishable foods should not be left at temperatures above 40 degrees F for more than two hours. See similar questions...

This will depend on the item being stored. However, a food item should last at least three weeks when stored inside a GLAD Freezer Bag. See similar questions...

Your food will keep 24 to 48 hours, provided that you open the refrigerator and freezer door as little as possible. However, once the food in your freezer has thawed you should eat it as soon as possible, and avoid refreezing it. Plug your equipment into a power bar with a surge protector, available in any good hardware store. Also, avoid plugging electronic equipment into the same circuit as powerful motor-driven appliances, such as a dishwasher, air conditioner or refrigerator. See similar questions...

The Henrico Extension Office has publications and information on food safety, food preservation and food buying. For more information please call the Henrico Extension Office at (804) 501-5160. You may also visit Virginia Cooperative Extension's Food Storage Guidelines For Consumers. See similar questions...

Refrigerator-freezer combinations can be used for storing frozen food if the freezer is a true freezer (will maintain 0°F or less) and not just a freezing compartment. A better quality product will be maintained at 0°F or less. If a freezing compartment is used, store food for only one to two weeks. See similar questions...

Sure it will. The meals will be packaged in freezer bags and foil pans. These will easily fit in your freezer with room to spare. See similar questions...

Before you come to Simply Homemade, take a few minutes to clean out your freezer, you're never going to use that mystery meat anyway. Your dinners will be stored in freezer friendly containers like Ziploc bags and foil packets. You'll be surprised how much you can fit on one shelf in your freezer. Also, place several dinners in the refrigerator right away to use that week. See similar questions...

First, make sure it's well wrapped. Your user's guide has instructions on how to wrap foods to stay as fresh as possible in your refrigerator or your freezer. Next, make sure the crisper is tightly closed - if it isn't, that will allow moisture to escape from those foods. Finally, make sure the temperature control isn't set too cold. See similar questions...

Vacuum-packed pouches like the ones we use to deliver Brothers Blend to you are generally said to provide 2-3 YEARS of protection against freezer burn. We'll be a little more cautious and say that Brothers Blend will remain perfect for serving up to 1 year from the date of manufacture. For mail order (or web) customers who have our product shipped to them, we like to sell it in 3 month supplies, to minimize shipping costs. See similar questions...

Because freezing keeps food safe almost indefinitely, recommended storage times are for quality only. Refer to the freezer storage chart at the end of Focus on Freezing, which lists optimum freezing times for best quality. If a food is not listed on the chart, you may determine its quality after defrosting. First check the odor. Some foods will develop a rancid or off odor when frozen too long and should be discarded. See similar questions...